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. We've also included details on how North Central ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at North Central was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Central was $1,379 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,434 | $12,434 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Learn more about North Central tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from North Central. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were 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 North Central College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
North Central does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at North Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.