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Communications in Illinois

Communications Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Communications Grads in Illinois

There are 25,600 people in the state and 737,470 people in the nation working in Communication Arts jobs.

Communications Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Communications Jobs in Illinois

Communication Arts grads earn an average of $83,563 in the state and $93,606 nationwide.

Communications Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Communication Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,217 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

Communications Careers in IL

Some of the careers Communication Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraisers $118,069
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Editors $100,346

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Journalism 9,378
PR & Applied Communication 4,077
Public Relations 4,061
Sports Communication 1,202
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Political Communication 211

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View Nationwide Communications Report

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