Illinois · Communication

Best Communication institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Communication program, officially titled 'Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other,' focuses on the processes of human communication and behavior. It explores patterns of communication in interpersonal relationships,…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 09.99
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
28
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,899
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Editors
$75,120
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Communication in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Western Illinois University
Macomb Public
2045%
2Quincy University
Quincy Private not-for-profit
445%$17,003
3Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
335%$21,085
4Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago Private not-for-profit
175%$19,899

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Editors (SOC 27-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~9,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$75,260
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Editors earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
3,680
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$75,120
median $68,050
Best-paying metro
$77,150
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

Editors
$75,120 avg · 3,680 jobs
Writers and Authors
$73,530 avg · 2,010 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$81,970 avg · 1,460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Communication programs in Illinois.

How much do Editors earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Editors in Illinois is $75,120 (median $68,050), across about 3,680 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Communication program?+

The Communication program, officially titled 'Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other,' focuses on the processes of human communication and behavior. It explores patterns of communication in interpersonal relationships,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Editors?+

The national job outlook is about +0.6% growth with around 9,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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