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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $31,908. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Illinois State University.
Of the 29 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Illinois State, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 226 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 89 |
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