Is Illinois Media School worth it?
Illinois Media School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city), part of the Illinois Media School system. It awarded 71 certificates in 2024, most often in radio and television, digital communication and media and sports communication.
Illinois Media School is part of Illinois Media School
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Illinois Media School
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$18,620
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,937
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,284
Average net price
$27,238
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
71
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
32
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | $18,740 | $35,062 | 511 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Undergraduate certificate | $21,902 | $44,556 | 34 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate certificate | $12,032 | $31,567 | 26 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Radio and Television | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 41 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Sports Communication | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Illinois Media School. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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