by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $27,165. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% 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 bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 55 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
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