by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $30,216. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Northern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 174 |
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