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Communication & Journalism at Northeastern Illinois University

57 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
#436 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern Illinois University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 427
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 436

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at Northeastern Illinois University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #167 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from Northeastern Illinois University Cost?

$12,383 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Northeastern Illinois University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,343 $20,686
Fees $2,040 $2,040
Books and Supplies $2,400 $2,400
On Campus Room and Board $10,742 $10,742
On Campus Other Expenses $7,218 $7,218

Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.

Northeastern Illinois University Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 57 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 61% were men and 39% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 7

Does Northeastern Illinois University Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.

Northeastern Illinois University Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern Illinois University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Northeastern Illinois University Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Northeastern Illinois University.

Communication & Journalism Majors

Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 64

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 106
Social Sciences 78
English Language & Literature 34
History 32
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 25

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