by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from SIUC. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,543 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from SIUC in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from SIUC in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 55 |
| Journalism | 28 |
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