by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from Columbia. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $1,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Columbia in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Columbia communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 6 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 54 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 28 |
| Journalism | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.