2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You
With 345 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, graphic communications is the #85 most popular major in Illinois.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for graphic communication majors pursuing a .
Top Illinois Schools in Graphic Communications
Our 2023 rankings named Illinois State University the best school in Illinois for graphic communications students. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at DePaul take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $531, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for graphic communications students. WIU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Macomb.
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Out of the 4 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College Chicago landed the # 4 spot on the list. Columbia is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at Columbia take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $603, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 190 |
| Ohio | 201 |
| Indiana | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 102 |
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Graphic Communications Related Rankings by Major
Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Graphic Communication
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction.
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