by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,643 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
Of the 32 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 175 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.