Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Illinois
25,710 people in the state and 761,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Communications.
Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Illinois
Communications grads earn an average of $83,427 in the state and $93,335 nationwide.
Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Programs in IL
Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Communication & Media Studies Careers in IL
Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraisers | 13% | $118,069 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 11% | $69,171 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 9% | $70,619 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | 8% | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Managers | 7% | $139,736 |
| Editors | 3% | $100,346 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 0% | $74,101 |
| Fundraising Managers | -1% | $90,350 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | -1% | $96,169 |
| Public Relations Specialists | -3% | $103,749 |
| Writers and Authors | -4% | $63,195 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19,636 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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