General Journalism at University of Illinois Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Springfield is in Springfield, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 general journalism graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Springfield
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Journalism graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
General Journalism Master’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Of the 5 master’s general journalism graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.