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Radio & Television in Illinois

Radio & Television Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Radio & Television Grads in Illinois

There are 7,670 people in the state and 268,820 people in the nation working in TV jobs.

Radio & Television Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Radio & Television Jobs in Illinois

In this state, TV grads earn an average of $79,748. Nationwide, they make an average of $104,062.

Radio & Television Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 14 colleges in Illinois that offer TV degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $18,620 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $18,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Lake Land College

Mattoon

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,436 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,280 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,908 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,320 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,243 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,592 after earning their degree at this institution. About 41% of those who apply are admitted. 47% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,680 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.

#12

Rock Valley College

Rockford

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,681 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,274 a year.

#13

Lewis University

Romeoville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,355 after earning their degree at this institution. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,413 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,552 a year.

Radio & Television Careers in IL

Some of the careers TV majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Producers and Directors $90,515
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Talent Directors $73,937
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Media Programming Directors $90,799

Below are some popular majors that are similar to TV.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Film & Video Production 9,544
General Journalism 9,378
Sports Communication 1,202
Other Journalism 1,098
Broadcast Journalism 757
International Communication 183
Documentary Production 88

View all majors related to Radio & Television

View Nationwide Radio & Television Report

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