by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at SIUE. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SIUE among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #295 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 295 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 10 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 of 98 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 16 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SIUE ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at SIUE were Non-Resident Alien. 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 Edwardsville with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE awarded 9 master’s completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
SIUE awarded 7 master’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SIUE. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 87 |