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 #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $40,575. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,749 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
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 |
Learn more about SIUC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.