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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from EIU. This makes it the #141 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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Of the 99 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from EIU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from EIU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Eastern Illinois University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 62 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 28 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 102 |
| Social Sciences | 72 |
| English Language & Literature | 57 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 51 |
| History | 36 |
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