by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication sciences at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #188 out of 322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 188 of 322 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 10 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 of 52 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 23 master’s degrees in communication sciences.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 16 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 |
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Every one of the 23 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication sciences from Northern Illinois University identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 78% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University granted 23 master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 27 |