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Communication & Journalism in Illinois

Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Illinois

69,150 people in the state and 2,662,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Communication & Journalism.

Communication & Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Illinois

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $93,653 in the state and $110,272 nationwide.

Communication & Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Communication & Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,194 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Journalism Careers in IL

Some of the careers Communication & Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 11% $96,762
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736

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