Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

Private for-profit certificate school in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $26,206 a year after financial aid and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,206
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,916

Private for-profitLarge city66 undergraduates

Cost of Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,387
Average net price after aid$26,206

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$25,992
$30,001–48,000$26,467
$48,001–75,000$26,707
$75,001–110,000$27,213

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention53%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,712
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,916
Rank in Illinois (earnings)26th of 100 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants73%
Students with federal loans72%

Majors and programs at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication12$28,355$15,833
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication340$27,575$9,500
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians15——

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About Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationChicago, IL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates66
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitebeonair.com/chicago ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,387 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,206 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,992.

How much do Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,916 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 53% of first-year students return for a second year.