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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 192 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from NIU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from NIU. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from NIU in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 174 |
| Journalism | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 208 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 104 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 88 |
| English Language & Literature | 58 |
| History | 51 |
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