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Graphic Communications in Illinois

Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Graphic Communications Grads in Illinois

18,330 people in the state and 337,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Graphic Communication.

Graphic Communications Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Graphic Communications Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Graphic Communication grad in the state is $46,789, compared to a typical salary of $49,052 nationwide.

Graphic Communications Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 13 colleges in Illinois that offer Graphic Communication degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

#2

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. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,222 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,826 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,530 a year.

#5

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,600 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

#6

Lake Land College

Mattoon

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,436 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,280 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,524 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,413 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,552 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,570 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,870 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Rock Valley College

Rockford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,681 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,274 a year in tuition.

Graphic Communications Careers in IL

Some of the careers Graphic Communication majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Etchers and Engravers 15% $28,903
Printing Press Operators 12% $31,814
Prepress Technicians and Workers 12% $25,852
Data Entry Keyers 10% $33,881
Special Effects Artists and Animators 6% $57,836
Desktop Publishers 4% $27,130

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Graphic Communication.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Audiovisual Communications 7,169
Communications Technology 1,043
Other Communication Technology 166

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