by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $31,369. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, journalism students borrow a median amount of $53,221 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Columbia is $495 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $1,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 54 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 28 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.