by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #58 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 58 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 4 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This communication & journalism field at UIC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 100 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $49,569 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $20,750 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
