School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 2,805 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $43,798 |
| $30k to $48k | $39,845 |
| $48k to $75k | $46,708 |
| $75k to $110k | $49,595 |
| $110k and up | $55,790 |
| All families (average) | $49,790 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $45,602 | +$9,520 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $47,355 | +$11,273 | clears the bar | $69,783 | 6.2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $58,809 | +$22,727 | clears the bar | $69,198 | 3 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $42,100 | +$6,018 | clears the bar | $62,718 | 10.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $52,952 | +$16,870 | clears the bar | $50,834 | 3 yrs |
| Architecture | Master's Degree | $74,629 | +$38,547 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.