by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in journalism at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #26 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 26 of 206 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Illinois | 1 of 9 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 30 |
Here is each degree level granted in journalism at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 6 master’s degrees in journalism.
Illinois has not been ranked for journalism at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Journalism | 36 |