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Northwestern University: Journalism Ranking 2024

Northwestern UniversityRanked
2
in the USA
Northwestern University is a large not-for-profit college offering many disciplines along with journalism majors and located in Evanston, Illinois. This college was founded in 1851 and is currently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 9 journalism programs.

Northwestern University is among the most expensive in the country: tuition cost is around $67,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Illinois listing.

According to recent analysis, Northwestern University area is relatively unsafe; the college is reported to have a rather poor rating for campus safety.

Based on 66 evaluation factors, Northwestern University journalism program ranks The Second Best Journalism School in the United States and The Best Journalism School in Illinois. Major competing journalism schools for this college are University of Michigan Ann Arbor and University of Wisconsin Madison. See the details about all twelve competing journalism colleges as well as offered journalism majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

Best Journalism School in Illinois
Best Journalism School in the Midwest
Second Best Journalism School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in Illinois
Best Speech & Rhetoric Program in Illinois
Best Communication Technologies Program in Illinois
Best Communication & Media Program in Illinois
Best General Journalism Program in Illinois

Regional Ranking

Best Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in the Midwest
Best Speech & Rhetoric Program in the Midwest
Best Communication Technologies Program in the Midwest
Best Communication & Media Program in the Midwest
Best General Journalism Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

Second Best Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in USA
Second Best General Journalism Program in USA
Second Best Communication Technologies Program in USA
Second Best Communication & Media Program in USA
Third Best Speech & Rhetoric Program in USA

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You might be interested in other options to get accepted at Northwestern University:
Art Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
History Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Literature Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Also, check how Northwestern University ranks among graduate schools in Illinois.

Contact information:

Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3741
Website: www.northwestern.edu

Location map:

Northwestern University Location Map

Journalism majors:

One but less than two years certificate

Other Communication and Media Studies
Other Communication and Related Programs

Bachelor's degree

Digital Communication and Multimedia
Journalism
Other Communication and Media Studies
Other Communication and Related Programs
Other Digital Communication
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Postbaccalaureate certificate

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Master's degree

Digital Communication and Multimedia
Documentary Production
Journalism
Other Communication and Media Studies
Other Communication and Related Programs
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Post-master's certificate

Digital Communication and Multimedia
Sports Communication

Doctor's degree

Digital Communication and Multimedia
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Local competitors:

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Journalism School Ranking
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI, 6 journalism programs

University of Wisconsin Madison - Journalism School Ranking
University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI, 9 journalism programs

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Journalism School Ranking
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Champaign, IL, 7 journalism programs

Ohio State University - Journalism School Ranking
Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, 7 journalism programs

Purdue University - Journalism School Ranking
Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN, 6 journalism programs

Michigan State University - Journalism School Ranking
Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI, 17 journalism programs

Indiana University Bloomington - Journalism School Ranking
Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN, 11 journalism programs

Miami University Oxford - Journalism School Ranking
Miami University Oxford

Oxford, OH, 11 journalism programs

Butler University - Journalism School Ranking
Butler University

Indianapolis, IN, 11 journalism programs

University of Cincinnati - Journalism School Ranking
University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH, 14 journalism programs

University of Iowa - Journalism School Ranking
University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, 9 journalism programs

Central Michigan University - Journalism School Ranking
Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI, 10 journalism programs

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