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. It ranks as high as #3 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #55 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 55 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 3 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 97 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $49,569 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, communication & media studies students accumulate a median 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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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
UIC conferred 97 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (47%).
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 & Media Studies | 3 |
