by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIS as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #436 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 436 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 16 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 52 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UIS holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UIS go on to jobs where they make 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 & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,322 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about UIS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
UIS conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
