by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 #11 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #324 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 324 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 11 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $49,335 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 55% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
