by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #621 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University earn a median of $45,235 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $29,527 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Western Illinois University.
This communication & journalism program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 43 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 20 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 9 |