
Fast Facts for Reporters in Illinois
Salaries for Reporters in Illinois
Schools for Reporters in Illinois are listed below.
These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).
Request info from multiple schools, by clicking the Get Info links.

University of Phoenix
Mokena, Schaumburg, Warrenville
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Walden University
Online
Offers online graduate degrees in a wide variety of fields. Offered online

Grand Canyon University
Online
Grand Canyon University offers over 60 degree programs that can be taken on campus, or online. GCU is a Christian university based in Phoenix.

Kaplan University Online
Online
Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | Aurora | Doctorate | 3,946 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville | Bachelor | 617 |
| Bradley University | Peoria | Doctorate | 6,053 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago | Masters | 12,021 |
| Concordia University River Forest | River Forest | Doctorate | 4,126 |
| DePaul University | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 23,401 |
| Dominican University | River Forest | Masters | 3,338 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | Masters | 12,179 |
| Elmhurst College | Elmhurst | Masters | 3,184 |
| Eureka College | Eureka | Bachelor | 672 |
| Governors State University | University Park | Doctorate | 5,692 |
| Greenville College | Greenville | Masters | 1,528 |
| Harper College | Palatine | Associate | 15,156 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 7,277 |
| Illinois State University | Normal | Doctorate | 20,274 |
| Judson University | Elgin | Masters | 1,236 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest | Masters | 1,456 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville | Doctorate | 5,347 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 15,545 |
| MacMurray College | Jacksonville | Bachelor | 648 |
| McKendree University | Lebanon | Masters | 3,312 |
| Millikin University | Decatur | Masters | 2,376 |
| North Central College | Naperville | Masters | 2,559 |
| North Park University | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 3,200 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | Doctorate & First Professional | 25,254 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | Doctorate & First Professional | 19,005 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais | Doctorate | 4,636 |
| Quincy University | Quincy | Masters | 1,323 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago | Doctorate | 7,163 |
| Saint Xavier University | Chicago | Masters | 5,675 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | Doctorate & First Professional | 20,983 |
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights | Bachelor | 1,367 |
| Trinity International University Deerfield | Deerfield | Doctorate & First Professional | 2,783 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 25,747 |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield | Doctorate | 4,855 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | Doctorate & First Professional | 42,326 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb | Doctorate | 13,331 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | Wheaton | Doctorate | 2,895 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Illinois. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Reporters relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
ILLINOIS | |||
| Rockford | 120 | $37,680 | 2.9 |
| Peoria | 100 | $27,980 | 2.1 |
| Champaign | 50 | $25,780 | 2 |
| Springfield | 40 | $75,520 | 1.4 |
| Chicago | 1,430 | $42,700 | 1.3 |
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.