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Commercial Photography in Illinois

Commercial Photography Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 25 students earned their Commercial Photography degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Commercial Photography is the 511th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Commercial Photography Majors in Illinois

Commercial Photography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a commercial photography major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of commercial photography majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Commercial Photography Grads in Illinois

6,540 people in the state and 143,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to commercial photography.

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Wages for Commercial Photography Jobs in Illinois

In this state, commercial photography grads earn an average of $36,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $42,770.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer commercial photography degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Triton College

River Grove
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

A typical student attending Triton College will pay a net price of $6,937. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

College of DuPage

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

A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $4,516. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students get financical aid.

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#2

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 81% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

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#4

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,716 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Commercial Photography Careers in IL

Some of the careers commercial photography majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Photographers -18% $31,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to commercial photography.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Graphic Design 384
Game & Interactive Media Design 124
Fashion Design 97
Interior Design 88
Visual Communications 85
Industrial Design 83
Illustration 52
Commercial & Advertising Art 32

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View Nationwide Commercial Photography Report

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