by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at EIU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #321 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 321 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 11 of 32 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 121 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This communication & journalism field at EIU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 71 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 36 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19 |
| Journalism | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 24 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 12 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at EIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 103 |