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Best Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in Illinois

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs in Illinois ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $55,578

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Illinois

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1UIUC

#67 national

$62,665
2DePaul University

#246 national

$58,268
3Bradley University

#249 national

$48,400
4North Central College

#285 national

$58,050
5Lewis University

#306 national

N/A
6Loyola University Chicago

#341 national

$56,347
7Illinois State University

#415 national

$53,696
8Eastern Illinois University

#1048 national

N/A
9Columbia College Chicago

#2337 national

$44,687

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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