by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #637 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 637 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 24 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 83 of 98 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 12 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,684 | $16,684 |
| Fees | $4,688 | $4,688 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 4 master’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 4 master’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 4 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 8 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 5 doctoral completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (80%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 3 doctoral degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 15 |