by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #161 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $42,041 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.