Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
Chicago, Illinois · Private, for-profit · 66 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,042 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,192 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,665 |
| All families (average) | $26,435 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,062 | -$1,020 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,556 | +$8,474 | clears the bar | $10,666 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.