by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Illinois is in the top 15% of the country for journalism. In particular, it placed #22 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $48,706 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,300 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.