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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #354 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from WIU. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from WIU. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WIU offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from WIU. 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 Western Illinois University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Western Illinois University.
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 | 44 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 27 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 133 |
| Social Sciences | 77 |
| History | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 20 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |
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