by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #25 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 25 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 2 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 97 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University report a median salary of $77,262 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $18,112 in student loans. This is higher than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Northwestern University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
