by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #25 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 25 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Illinois | 1 of 9 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 29 |
Here is each degree level granted in journalism at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $48,706 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,300 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 6 |
