by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #406 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 406 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 16 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 73 |
| Journalism | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $45,329 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,375 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |
