by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lake Forest College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lake Forest College among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 14 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 46 of 115 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Lake Forest College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
The communication & journalism field at Lake Forest College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lake Forest College conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Lake Forest College ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 46 |
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Lake Forest College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,601 a year. This is below $60,043, the median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,644, the typical median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,100 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
Find out more about Lake Forest College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Lake Forest College are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
