by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UIS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIS as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #503 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 503 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 18 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 58 of 115 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UIS covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 31 |
| Journalism | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UIS ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIS report a median salary of $44,045 a year. This is lower than $73,367, the median for all majors at UIS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIS, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,322 in student loans. This is lower than $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
