by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #325 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 325 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 12 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 98 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University conferred 11 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Northern Illinois University granted 11 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 62 |