Communications Graduate Salaries in Illinois
Federal earnings data for every Illinois college offering Communications, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Communications in Illinois. Communications grads who pair the major with a hard skill (data, marketing analytics, video editing) earn 2x what generalists earn. Program quality and internship access matter more than school prestige.
Typical career paths: Public Relations Manager, Content Strategist, Journalist, Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Manager. Median starting salary range: $45,000–$72,000. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
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Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
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