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Health Communication in Illinois

Health Communication Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Health Communication Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,740 people employed in jobs related to a Health Communication degree, compared to 435,730 nationwide.

Health Communication Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Health Communication Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Health Communication grad in the state is $69,933, compared to a typical salary of $76,304 nationwide.

Health Communication Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Health Communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,878 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Health Communication Careers in IL

Some of the careers Health Communication majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Community Health Workers $73,901
Health Education Specialists $81,726

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Speech Communication 32,944
General Public Health 25,004
Communications 11,299
General Health & Wellness 5,611
Public Health Education & Promotion 3,785
Community Health Services/Counseling 2,298
Corporate Communications 801
Behavioral Aspects of Health 623

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View Nationwide Health Communication Report

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