by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NEIU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #394 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 394 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 15 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The communication & journalism area of study at NEIU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $42,769 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NEIU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $15,630 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NEIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
