How many colleges in Illinois offer Communications programs?

CampusPin currently lists 94 U.S. colleges and universities in Illinois that offer Communications programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Communications program in Illinois?

Among the 50 Communications programs listed in Illinois, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,180 to $55,587 (median around $18,807). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Communications degree lead to?

A Communications degree commonly leads to roles such as PR / Communications Specialist, Journalist / Reporter, Content Strategist, Social Media Manager. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $48,000–$70,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Communications program in Illinois with the Common App?

Many Communications programs in Illinois accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Communications colleges in Illinois

CampusPin lists 94 U.S. colleges in Illinois that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.

Schools in Illinois that offer Communications

Communications programs in Illinois: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 94 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

14 / 36

Universities / 2-year

35 / 15

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,180–$55,587

Median in-state tuition

$18,807

Lowest published in-state tuition

Elgin Community College

$3,180

Most selective

Chicago State University

41% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

DeVry University-Illinois

29,175 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Communications program

Public speaking and persuasive communication
Mass communication theory
Public relations and crisis communication
Journalism and reporting fundamentals
Digital and social media
Media ethics and law
Media writing across formats
Internship and portfolio capstone

Where a Communications degree can lead

PR / Communications Specialist
Journalist / Reporter
Content Strategist
Social Media Manager
Internal Communications Manager
Marketing Coordinator

Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career

A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.

Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.

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Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 94+ Communications programs in Illinois by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.

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