by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at Northern Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #411 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 411 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 16 of 32 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 121 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 73 |
| Journalism | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 11 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 75 |