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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $49,317 3 years after graduation. This places Illinois graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 13% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 22 of the 25 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$25,057
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,066
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate95%
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Cost$16,109
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,211
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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Cost$11,780
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,732
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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Cost$11,139
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,569
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$12,388
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,603
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$13,484
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,527
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$12,688
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,379
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$27,904
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,601
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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Cost$11,990
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,791
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$19,966
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,576
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$9,833
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,438
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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Cost$18,815
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,651
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$11,807
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,045
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$29,430
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,323
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$20,564
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,660
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$25,723
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,143
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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Cost$17,553
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,756
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$26,877
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,185
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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Cost$12,446
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,405
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$35,555
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$39,751
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Illinois?
Years
8.6 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Illinois is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.6 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in Illinois?
Salary
$49,317
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $49,317 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in Illinois?
Net cost
$17,884
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $17,884. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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