School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,805 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,151 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 65.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $49,790 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Secondary Education, Design & Applied Arts, Rhetoric & Composition, and Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,151
Graduation Rate
65.5%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$49,790
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.49x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,805
Admission Rate
77.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
83.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$56,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,420
Pell Grant Rate
18.7%
Federal Loan Rate
37.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$43,798
Income $30K–$48K
$39,845
Income $48K–$75K
$46,708
Income $110K+
$55,790
Student Demographics
Women
72.2%
White
34.6%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
13.2%
Asian
10.2%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
61.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
Programs (16)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $45,602 | 581 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 13 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 6 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $47,355 | 166 |
| Secondary Education | $52,952 | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 22 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $42,100 | 20 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $58,809 | 20 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 17 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Architecture | $74,629 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 9 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Master | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Historic Preservation | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's English Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Illinois
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