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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois

27 Colleges
$33,710 Avg Salary
$23,875 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Illinois to see which programs were the most popular 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for graphic communication majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Columbia College Chicago to be the most popular school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Columbia accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $603, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Valley Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. MVCC is a large public school located in the suburb of Palos Hills.

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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 Schools in Illinois list. Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

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#5

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of DuPage. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. COD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.

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#6

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Joliet.

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Lewis and Clark Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graphic communications programs. Lewis and Clark Community College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Godfrey.

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William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for graphic communications students. It came in at #8 on the list. Harper College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Palatine.

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#9

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Bradley University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois list. Bradley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria.

While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Bradley accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.

Full Graphic Communications at Bradley University Report

Illinois State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, graphic communication graduates from Illinois State take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Graphic Communications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools 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 25 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.

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