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Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois

862 students earned Communication Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication Sciences major is the 45th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 416
Bachelor’s Degree 363
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 17,410 people employed in jobs related to a communication sciences degree, compared to 359,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, communication sciences grads earn an average of $86,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,100. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956.

#7

Governors State University

University Park
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462.

#9

Rush University

Chicago
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Communication Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Audiologists 15% $76,180
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $74,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

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