by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UIS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The journalism major at UIS is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UIS. This makes it the #54 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about UIS tuition and fees.
UIS 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 UIS Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UIS. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.