by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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UIC ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #51 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $49,569 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, communication & media studies students accumulate a median 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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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This communication & media studies program at UIC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 100 |
UIC granted 100 degrees in communication, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (46%).