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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from SIUE. This makes it the #158 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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Of the 117 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUE Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from SIUE. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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 | 123 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 109 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| History | 42 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 19 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 10 |
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