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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 231 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Columbia. This makes it the #204 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $1,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Columbia. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Columbia communication & journalism 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism 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 communication & journalism.
| 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 communication & journalism majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 54 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 28 |
| Journalism | 25 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 23 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 5 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3 |
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