by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NEIU highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #338 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 338 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 13 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at NEIU earn a median of $42,769 a year. This is lower than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, communication & media studies 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.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
NEIU awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
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 & Media Studies | 6 |
