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Media (Online)

College of Media

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What is Media (Online)?

A degree in Media allows you to explore different areas of media including advertising, journalism, and media & cinema studies. This completely online degree program provides you the opportunity to complete a degree in a location and timeframe that works for you. You will learn more about the media industry and how it impacts your life and your current or future career. After taking introductory courses in advertising, journalism and media & cinema studies, this flexible major allows you to dive deeper into various aspects of the media industry to explore your interests. 

This major is only available for transfer students or students who are returning to Illinois after some time away. It is not available for first-year applicants.

Career Options

  • Advertising
  • Communications
  • Consulting
  • Editing & writing
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Sales

Post-Graduation Success1

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Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

No specific first-year criteria available.

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

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Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,990
  • Fees: $90
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $31,964

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $12,990
  • Fees: $90
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $32,304

International

  • Tuition: $12,990
  • Fees: $90
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $32,304
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