by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #630 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 630 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 24 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 82 of 97 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $53,667 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,543 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 67% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
