by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for journalism, placing at #148 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 148 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Illinois | 7 of 9 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 29 |
Here is each degree level available for journalism at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,341 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,750 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Black or African American. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
