by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU among the top schools in the country for journalism, coming in at #108 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 108 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Illinois | 5 of 9 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 29 |
Here is each degree level granted in journalism at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Find out more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 46% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |