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Visual Communications in Illinois

Visual Communications Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Visual Communications Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 14,590 people employed in jobs related to a Graphic Arts degree, compared to 474,330 nationwide.

Visual Communications Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Visual Communications Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Graphic Arts grad in the state is $74,714, compared to a typical salary of $87,265 nationwide.

Visual Communications Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 9 colleges in Illinois offering Graphic Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,567 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,190 a year.

#3

Triton College

River Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,646 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,467 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,012 a year.

Visual Communications Careers in IL

Some of the careers Graphic Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Commercial and Industrial Designers $56,384
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Graphic Designers $66,386
Video Game Designers $62,617
Designers, All Other $73,407

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Graphic Arts.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Web & Multimedia Design 5,236
Digital Arts 3,892
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Acting 1,859
Theater Design & Technology 1,087
Entertainment & Media Management 982

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