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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 464 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UIS. This makes it the #245 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIS paid an average of $383 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $341 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,865 | $16,853 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,088 | $12,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,840 |
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The communication & journalism program at UIS awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UIS communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIS Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from UIS. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% 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 University of Illinois at Springfield with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
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 | 41 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 55 |
| History | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 17 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 10 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
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