by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 62 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 28 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.