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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

14 Colleges
$23,446 Avg Salary
$14,973 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

Our analysis found College of DuPage to be the most popular school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. COD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.

About 35% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 65% are male.

Graphic Communication majors at COD take out an average of $11,974 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at College of DuPage

#2

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Joliet Junior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Joliet Junior College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

Of the 13 students majoring in graphic communication at Joliet Junior College, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

Women make up 33% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southwestern Illinois College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in Illinois. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Southwestern Illinois College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

About 50% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Graphic Communications at Moraine Valley Community College Report

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McHenry County College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the rural area of Crystal Lake, MCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 50% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at McHenry County College

Elgin Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. ECC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Elgin.

Of the 3 students majoring in graphic communication at ECC, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Elgin Community College

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Lake Land College is a small public school located in the town of Mattoon.

Of the 3 students majoring in graphic communication at Lake Land College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Full Graphic Communications at Lake Land College Report

#9

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. ICC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of East Peoria.

Full Graphic Communications at Illinois Central College Report

#9

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Parkland College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Champaign.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Parkland College

Best Graphic Communications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Graphic Communications Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 190
Ohio 201
Indiana 18
Wisconsin 102

Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 6,229
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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