2025 Best Online Communication Degrees & Colleges in Illinois
Are you in Illinois looking for a school where you can earn an online communication degree? Start your search for the best online communication colleges and universities serving Illinois here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering 100% online communication and related degree programs in Illinois. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of which college or university may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Illinois Online Communication Degrees by the Numbers
Online communication degree completions at institutions in Illinois have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 118 communication-related
degree programs that were offered 100% online by Illinois
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 4% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2022
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
18:113
19:135
20:100
21:116
22:118
Estimate derived from 2022 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus
has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more
than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Colleges Offering Online Communication Degrees in Illinois
There are at least 2 nonprofit 4-year schools
serving Illinois, where students completed 55 distance education communication programs in 2022. Of those schools,
2 were private nonprofit institutions and 3 were public schools.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit colleges offering online communication programs in Illinois. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Illinois. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all communication programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Franklin University. In 2022, 26 distance education communication bachelor's
degrees were completed nationwide. In addition, 3 associate
degrees, 0 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed nationwide as distance education programs.
Est. Online Communication Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
29
Associate: 3
Bachelor's: 26
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
National Louis University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$14,244
Accredited
Yes
National Louis University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all communication programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
National Louis University. In 2022, 26 distance education communication bachelor's
degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 0 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Communication Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
26
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 26
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Affordable Online Communication Degree Programs in Illinois
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online communication degree in Illinois? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College
Scorecard, the average tuition at Illinois's 4-year nonprofit schools offering online degrees in communication or related programs is $11,911.
The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools
in Illinois is N/A , while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited Colleges Offering Online Communication Degrees in Illinois
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning an online communication
degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and
regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Illinois is institutionally accredited?
View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Illinois offering online
communication
degree programs here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Online Nonprofit Colleges Serving Illinois
- Franklin University
- National Louis University
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