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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
Chicago, IL

Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$19,170

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

61.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,284

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Chicago, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $19,170, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 61.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$38,340

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,284

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$44,500

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$127,340

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is $9,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
47.9%
52.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
77.1%
Hispanic
12.5%
White
10.4%
Asian
0.0%
International
0.0%
Two or more
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$19,170

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$26,075
$30k - $48k$25,935
$48k - $75k$26,110
$75k+$23,767

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients61.5%
Using Federal Loans64.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment36.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

56.5%

Success

61.8%

In-State Cost

$19,170

Age 25+ Students

87.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

379 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.