2024 Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools in Illinois
1College in Illinois
43Business Communications Degrees Awarded
$44,550Avg Early-Career Salary
Business/Corporate Communications degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #240 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.
There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools in Illinois ranking.
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Best Schools for Business/Corporate Communications in Illinois
The schools below may not offer all types of business communications degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student who is interested in business/corporate communications needs to check out Roosevelt University. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 38th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 38 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the business communications program earn around $44,550 for their early career.
Concordia University, Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in business/corporate communications. Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest. A Best Colleges rank of #170 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Concordia University, Chicago is a great university overall.
There were roughly 2 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.
It is hard to beat Trinity Christian College if you wish to pursue a degree in business/corporate communications. Located in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 40th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 2 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Christian in the most recent data year.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Rankings in Majors Related to Business Communications
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Business/Corporate Communications has other similar majors worth exploring.
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