by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded 87 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SIUE report a median salary of $42,405 a year. This is below $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,759 in student loans. This is lower than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SIUE conferred 50 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
SIUE conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 16 |
