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Best Communications Technology Colleges in Illinois

22 accredited institutions in Illinois offering communications technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

22

Colleges

1,299

Graduates/yr

15

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Communications Technology Programs in Illinois

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Columbia College Chicago

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

DePaul University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

College of DuPage

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bradley University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Joliet Junior College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lewis and Clark Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Illinois College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Illinois State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Rock Valley College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

North Central College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Elmhurst University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lake Land College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Greenville University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

McHenry County College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Illinois Central College

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

American Academy of Art College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Moraine Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Elgin Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Parkland College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Illinois University

In-State Tuition

Studying Communications Technology in Illinois

Illinois has 22 accredited colleges offering communications technology programs, producing 1,299 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Illinois residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.