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Journalism in Illinois

Journalism Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Illinois

12,730 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $67,572. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 10 colleges in Illinois offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

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 $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

#7

Augustana College

Rock Island

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,767 a year. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,194 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#9

North Central College

Naperville

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,312 in their first year after graduation. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in IL

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Editors 3% $100,346
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Photographers -4% $75,743
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

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