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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from Columbia. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Columbia. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Columbia in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 64 |
| Journalism | 43 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 26 |
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