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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 246 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from SIUC. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. SIUC does offer online classes in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 | 45 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
| Journalism | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 158 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
| English Language & Literature | 30 |
| History | 26 |
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