Journalism at North Central College
If you are interested in studying Journalism, take a look at what North Central College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Central College is in Naperville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 journalism degrees were granted at North Central College.
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Online Class Availability at North Central College
Many students take online classes at North Central College. Of 3,003 students, 247 (8%) studied exclusively online and 686 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at North Central College
Rankings can help you compare North Central College’s Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at North Central College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Journalism graduates at North Central College are 15% women (2) and 85% men (11).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at North Central College
Of the 13 bachelor’s journalism graduates at North Central College, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at North Central College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at North Central College, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at North Central College
The Journalism program at North Central College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Journalism program at North Central College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.