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 communications.
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Illinois State was ranked #87 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 44 students received their master’s degree in communications from Illinois State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $37,645. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Illinois State make a median salary of $43,893. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, communications students borrow a median amount of $20,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Illinois State is $273 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Illinois State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Illinois State. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Illinois State in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 89 |
| Journalism | 29 |
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