5. Northwestern University Combines existing knowledge with new technologies and media Program Focus Very Hard, Not Likely Ability to be Admitted Close to Chicago, Alumni are hired by top organizations across the nation Job Placement 3 rd Program Ranking Evanston, Illinois Location 1 year Program Length $9,240 +books Housing and Other Costs $43,096 Tuition
6. University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching journalistic integrity given today’s journalism environment Program Focus Moderate, Very Likely Ability to be Admitted Close to Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. 24 Pulitzer Prize winners Job Placement Tied for 7th Program Ranking Madison, Wisconsin Location 3 semesters Program Length $12,852 Housing and Other Costs $17,004.24 Tuition
7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities To prepare the student for a career in various communication industries Program Focus Moderate, Likely Ability to be Admitted Close ties to Minneapolis and Star Tribune and Pioneer Press Job Placement 15 th Program Ranking Minneapolis, Minnesota Location 3 Semesters Program Length $19,623 $4,023 if live at home Housing and Other Costs $18,420 Tuition