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 EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,640 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 10 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from EIU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 52 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 25 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 21 |
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