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Journalism in Illinois

Journalism Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Illinois

There are 12,730 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $67,572. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Augustana College

Rock Island

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,767 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

North Central College

Naperville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,312 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Journalism Careers in IL

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Photographers $75,743
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Journalism

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