Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago worth it?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 1,033 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in fine arts; art history, criticism and conservation; and creative writing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$24,516
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,385
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,151
Average net price
$49,790
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
1,033
Years to pay back
4.4 years
Students (undergrad)
2,805
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $23,984 | $45,602 | 432 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $24,521 | $47,355 | 150 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $49,062 | $58,809 | 34 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $56,302 | $52,952 | 28 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $37,157 | $42,100 | 23 |
| Architecture | Master's | N/A | $74,629 | N/A |
| Interior Architecture | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior Architecture | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 696 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's | 172 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | Master's | 30 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Master's | 19 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 19 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Post-bacc certificate | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's | 13 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 12 |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's | 10 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | Master's | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for School of the Art Institute of Chicago. 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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