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Communication Sciences in Illinois

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Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 492 students earned their Communication Sciences degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Communication Sciences is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 416
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 17,410 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a communication sciences grad in the state is $86,990, compared to a typical salary of $82,210 nationwide.

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

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

In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,683 a year. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

42 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. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at SXU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

Governors State University

University Park
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $10,436. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $39,262. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956.

#10

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. An average student at Elmhurst will pay a net price of $20,100.

Communication Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Audiologists 15% $76,180
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $74,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Allied Health Professions 388
Dentistry 308

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