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 #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #185 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 185 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 10 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 of 52 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $54,023 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 44% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 23 |
