by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UIC stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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UIC is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #55 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $49,569 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $20,750 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This communication & journalism program at UIC includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 100 |