by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Radio, Television & Digital Communication from EIU in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its digital communication 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 62 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 |
| Journalism | 12 |
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