by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UIUC came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 315 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 308 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in communications from UIUC. This makes it the #101 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,808 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, communications students borrow a median amount of $36,450 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UIUC is $353 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 315 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UIUC does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 5 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 218 |
| Journalism | 70 |
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