Average

Score: 45/100

Illinois Media School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60631

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%

Outcomes

C+

61/100

Affordability

41/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

18/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

67%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Illinois Media School Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $469,236
Avg rent near campus: $1,944/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60018 (4.4% cap, Des Plaines)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

83%

Receive Pell Grants

100%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Radio and Television 41 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 20 grads/yr Sports Communication 7 grads/yr Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Illinois Media School's top programs commonly pursue.

Producers and directors

$83k/yr 167,000 jobs

Communications teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 35,800 jobs

Film and video editors

$71k/yr 43,500 jobs

News analysts, reporters, and journalists

$60k/yr 49,300 jobs

Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

$46k/yr 24,100 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Web and digital interface designers

$98k/yr 128,900 jobs

Media and communication workers, all other

$72k/yr 34,300 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

42%

Women

25%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic 8%

Black 56%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%

25-64 (Adult) 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Media School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Illinois Media School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois Media School?

The graduation rate at Illinois Media School is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Illinois Media School a good school?

Illinois Media School has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Illinois Media School?

Illinois Media School has a total enrollment of 36 students.

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