General Journalism at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, consider the program at Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 general journalism graduations were recorded at Illinois State University.
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Studying Online at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Journalism graduates at Illinois State University are 44% women (16) and 56% men (20).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 36 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 44% were women (16) and 56% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Those who complete General Journalism program at Illinois State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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