Illinois Media School
Chicago, Illinois · Private, for-profit
Of 3 assessed programs, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,604 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,069 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,593 |
| All families (average) | $27,238 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
3 of 3 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, TV and Digital Media | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,062 | -$1,020 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 83 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,556 | +$8,474 | clears the bar | $10,666 | 1.3 yrs | 14 |
| Film and Photography | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,567 | -$4,515 | falls short | $15,833 | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,082/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.