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Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois

500 students earned Graphic Communication degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Graphic Communications major is the 85th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Graphic Communications Majors in Illinois

Graphic Communication majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 235
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 89
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 89
Associate Degree 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a graphic communication major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of graphic communication majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Graphic Communications Grads in Illinois

21,190 people in the state and 426,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to graphic communication.

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Wages for Graphic Communications Jobs in Illinois

Graphic Communication grads earn an average of $38,610 in the state and $38,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer graphic communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,859 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,305.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. A typical student attending Harold Washington College will pay a net price of $2,726. In their early career, Harold Washington College grads earn an average salary of $28,254.

#8

North Central College

Naperville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,530 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,995. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,858 after earning their degree at this institution. 62% of students get financical aid.

Graphic Communications Careers in IL

Some of the careers graphic communication majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Etchers and Engravers 2% $25,550
Prepress Technicians -9% $46,290
Data Entry Keyers -23% $33,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to graphic communication.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Audiovisual Communications 128
Other Communication Technology 7

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