Agricultural Communications
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
CompareWhat is Agricultural Communications?
This is a concentration under Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. You'll learn how to develop and deliver information people need to make balanced, informed decisions. You'll also create a portfolio of communications work. It will serve as a vibrant calling card when you apply for jobs or graduate studies.
Career Options
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Editing
- Journalism
- Multimedia
- Photography
- Public Relations
- Publishing
- · Writing
Post-Graduation Success1
77% employed or continuing education
59% employed after graduation
18% attending graduate school
$54,400 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Syngenta, University of Minnesota, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tri-Point High School, Sunrise FS, Shelby County State Bank, Arrive Logistics, Beverly Arts Center, OneDigital Advanced Health, Bayer View All
Sample grad school destinations: Insufficient survey data is available for sample grad school destinations. View All
Review Criteria
First-Year Major-Specific Criteria
- Strong English and social sciences coursework and performance
- Strong social science and business-related coursework and performance
- Experiences related to the major
Transfer Criteria
Transfer HandbookGraduation & Retention2
3.9 years to degree
100% returned for second year
91% graduated within 4 years
91% graduated within 6 years
Annual Program Costs3
Illinois Resident
- Tuition: $13,252
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,558
- Total: $37,992
Non-Resident
- Tuition: $35,928
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses:$19,898
- Total: $61,008
International
- Tuition: $36,970
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,898
- Total: $62,050
