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Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois

757 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Illinois

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 705
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 39.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Illinois

There are 33,810 people in the state and 1,458,540 people in the nation working in communication and journalism jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Illinois

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $66,220 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,517. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $39,262. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,098.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,915 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,408 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,590.

Communication & Journalism Careers in IL

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 8% $104,070
Public Relations Specialists 7% $58,700
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Media and Communication Workers 4% $60,720
Technical Writers 4% $67,550
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
Public Address System Announcers 0% $23,080
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $57,880
Editors -4% $58,540
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $35,970
Reporters and Correspondents -15% $40,710
Photographers -18% $31,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Education 6,636
Psychology 2,220
Social Sciences 1,111
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 183
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159
History 146
Library Science 76

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