Communications Programs in Illinois
Communications studies how messages are made and received across media, marketing, and public relations. It is one of the larger liberal arts majors, and outcomes vary widely by internship experience and the industry a graduate enters first.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Communications Programs in Illinois
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | Communications | $43,636 n=189 | $21,235 n=139 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | Communications | $45,386 Small program - rough guide n=31 | $21,500 Small program - rough guide n=33 |
| Northwestern University | Communications | $64,034 Small program - rough guide n=45 | $20,500 Small program - rough guide n=43 |