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Communication & Journalism at University of Illinois Springfield

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Illinois Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Springfield is in Springfield, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Springfield

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Springfield’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#4 of 32
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#21 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#65 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#517 of 940

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#4 of 32
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#21 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#65 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#517 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield

Students who complete University of Illinois Springfield’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,788
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$38,856
4 years	$44,045
5 years	$48,076

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Illinois Springfield report median earnings of $44,045, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Illinois Springfield is $24,322.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Fundraisers	$118,069
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.