by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #357 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 357 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 13 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 115 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This communication & journalism field at EIU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 71 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 36 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19 |
| Journalism | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 103 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU earn a median of $49,603 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,872 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at EIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
