Illinois Media School
Chicago, IL · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Media School is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 32 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,284 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 73.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,238 per year. The most popular programs include Radio, Television & Film and Public Relations.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,284
Graduation Rate
73.1%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$27,238
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.41x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.03x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
32
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
55.3%
Federal Loan Rate
57.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$26,604
Income $30K–$48K
$28,069
Income $48K–$75K
$29,593
Student Demographics
Women
34.4%
White
34.4%
Black
37.5%
Hispanic
18.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.2%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (3)
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | $35,062 | 76 |
| Public Relations | $44,556 | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $31,567 | Not reported |