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Advertising Schools in Illinois

274 Advertising students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Advertising is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Advertising Majors in Illinois

Advertising majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 263
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a advertising major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of advertising majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Advertising Grads in Illinois

There are 1,810 people in the state and 54,360 people in the nation working in advertising jobs.

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Wages for Advertising Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a advertising grad in the state is $78,810, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer advertising degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,258. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. An average student at Bradley will pay a net price of $25,196. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. An average student at North Park will pay a net price of $18,282. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Advertising Careers in IL

Some of the careers advertising majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to advertising.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Other PR & Applied Communication 272
Public Relations 151
Health Communication 88
Organizational Communication 59
Sports Communication 49
PR & Applied Communication 24

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