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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 211 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from SIUC. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $32,465. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from SIUC in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUC communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. 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 communications master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into 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 communications.
| 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 communications majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
| Journalism | 15 |
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