by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for communication & journalism, ranked #710 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 710 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 28 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 94 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
This communication & journalism field at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 35 |
| Journalism | 24 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,210 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,689 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
