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Communication & Journalism at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 32
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 121
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#158 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 32
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 121
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#158 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,434
2 years	$37,363
3 years	$41,842
4 years	$49,569
5 years	$63,943

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $49,569, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $20,750.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Fundraisers	$118,069
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762

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.