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Students who want to study graphic design have many colleges and universities to choose from in Illinois, with many accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Graphic design programs typically include coursework such as illustration, digital photography and web design and give students access to the most advanced design technology in the field. Some schools in Illinois that offer graphic design include:
- University of Illinois at Chicago’s Program of Graphic Design in Chicago
- Illinois State University in Normal
- Bradley University in Peoria
- College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn
Most graphic designers find work in Champaign and Chicago. The average salary in the state ranges from $26,280 in Decatur to $49,830 in Chicago. The average salary in Peoria is about $44,930, and the average in Champaign is $33,950.
On Illinois’s northeastern border is Chicago, the largest city in the state and a popular spot for filming movies. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, as well as the Navy Pier, Millenium Park, the Magnificent Mile Shopping area and the Willis Tower Skydeck. In the western part of the state are many casinos, such as the Casino Queen in East St. Louis and Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino in East Peoria. And, of course, each city enjoys the presence of many Chicago-style pizzerias.
Additionally, Illinois is rich with natural parks that provide an escape from the fast pace of city life. Some parks include Wildlife Prairie State Park in Hanna City and Shawnee National Forest in Karbers Ridge.
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