General Journalism at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 general journalism degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Journalism graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Journalism graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 62% women (15) and 38% men (9).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 24 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Those who complete General Journalism program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Journalism majors, 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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