Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS

FILM AND VIDEO EDITORS

36%

58%

Minimum Education Requirements: vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $36,400

Minimum Education Requirements: vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $59,900

SET AND EXHIBIT DESIGNERS

TECHNICAL WRITERS

51%

22%

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate School
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $51,220

Minimum Education Requirements: Four-Year Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $67,130

COSTUME ATTENDANTS

TALENT DIRECTORS

40%

59%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $40,160

Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor’s Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $59,410

Career Pathways

Audio and Video Technology and Film

Video Systems Technicians
Video Graphics, Special Effects, and Animation
Audio-Video Designers and Engineers
Technical Computer Support Technicians, State, Film, Video, and DVD
Audio-Video System Service Technicians
Audio Systems Technicians

Printing Technology​

Psychologists- Clinical, Developmental, Social
Social Workers
Parent Educators
Counselors
Program Advisors
Financial Aid Advisors
Career Counselors/ Advisors
Career and Employment Placement Counselors
Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Instructional Resources Coordinator
Technology Support Administrator
Database Administrators/AV Specialists
Distance Education Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
Organization Development Specialist
Training Manager/Coordinator
Instructional Coordinators
Museum Coordinators/Technicians
Media Coordinators/Specialists
Instructional Media Designer​

Visual Arts

Commercial Photographers, Digital, Still, Video, Film
Interior Designers, Commercial/Residential and Home Furnishings coordinators
Graphic Designers, CAD Technicians, and Fashion Illustrators
Textile Designers
Commercial Artists, Illustrators, and Artists, all Media
Curators and Gallery Managers
Fashion Designers

PERFORMING ARTS

Production Managers, Digital, Video, Stage
Cinematographers, Film/Video Editors
Dancers
Play Writers, Screen Writers, Screen Editors, Script Writers
Directors and Coaches, Performers, actors, Musicians
Make-Up Artists and Costume Designers
Stagecraft Designers, Lighters, Sets, Sound Effects, Acoustics, Painters
Composers, Conductors, and Music Instructors

Journalism and Broadcasting

Audio/Video Operations, Control Room Technician
Station Mangers and Radio & TV Announcers
Publishers, Editors, and Journalists and Reporters, Print, Broadcast, Other
Broadcast Technicians

Telecommunications

Telecommunication Technicians
Telecommunication Equipment, Cable, Line Repairers/Installers
Telecommunication Computer Programmers, and Systems Analysts

 

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College Connections

columbia college - chicago

Columbia College Chicago
Website: www.colum.edu/
School Type: In State Private
Contact: Stephen Barnes - ​[email protected]

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​Eastern Illinois University

​EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Website: Eastern Illinois University
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Alex T Martens - [email protected]

​Eureka College

Website: https://www.eureka.edu/
School Type: In State Private
Contact; Austin Blair - [email protected]

Ilinois State University ​

Website: Illinois State University
School Type: ​IL Public

Contact: Jeff Mavros - [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan

Website: https://www.iwu.edu/
School Type: In State Private
Contact: Michael Kellar - [email protected]

Mizzou

Website: https://missouri.edu/
School Type: Out of State Public
Contact: Gabe Scott - [email protected]

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Northern Illinois

Website: https://www.niu.edu/index.shtml
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Demarcus Hamilton - [email protected]

​Olivet

SIUE

Website: https://www.siue.edu/
School Type: IL Public
Contact: Lindsay Winkeler - [email protected]

UIUC

Website: https://illinois.edu/
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Brian Hodges - [email protected]

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university of Illinois Springfield

Website: https://www.uic.edu/
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Carly Leffel - [email protected]

​University of Iowa

Website: https://uiowa.edu/
School Type: Out of State Public
Contact: Rachel Pierce - [email protected]

Western Illinois

Website: http://www.wiu.edu/
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Mike Grueski - [email protected]

SIUC

Website: http://www.siu.edu/
School Type: In State Public
Contact: Terrance Bishop - [email protected]

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