Illinois Media School
Chicago, Illinois · Private, for-profit · 32 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| 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). 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 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,567 | -$4,515 | falls short | $15,833 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.