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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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UIUC was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 25 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UIUC. This makes it the #54 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $36,303. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UIUC is $341 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UIUC tuition and fees.
The journalism program at UIUC awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UIUC. About 33% were men and 67% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 327 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 218 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.