Communications at University of Illinois Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 communications graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Springfield.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communications graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 68% women (21) and 32% men (10).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Of the 28 bachelor’s communications graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 71% were women (20) and 29% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, below the national average of 40%.*
Communications Master’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Of the 3 master’s communications graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Graduates of the Communications program at University of Illinois Springfield work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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.