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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #549 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #25 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 527 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 549 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from GSU. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Fees | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from GSU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
GSU 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 GSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from GSU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Governors State 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 | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 103 |
| Social Sciences | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 14 |
| History | 3 |
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