Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Chicago, IL. It offers 5 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is Radio and Television and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,870. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Radio and Television programs ($18,794). The length of the program is 28 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radio and Television | $18,870 | $125 | 28 Hours | 8 Months | $18,794 |
| 2 | Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | $18,870 | $125 | 28 Hours | 8 Months | $15,070 |
| 3 | Recording Arts Technology/Technician | $12,450 | $125 | 30 Hours | 6 Months | $25,126 |
| 4 | Sports Communication | $12,450 | $125 | 30 Hours | 6 Months | $12,450 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 66 students attended Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 26 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 26 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is 61% and the retention rate is 53% at the school.
| Student Population | 66 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Number of Faculty | 28 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is $18,870
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
64% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,705 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,870 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $125 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,312 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,640 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,705 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 126 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 108 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 126 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 126 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 18 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 108 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other) | ✕ | 5 |
| Sports Communication | ✕ | 9 |
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 18 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 108 completers |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 45 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 63 |
| Total | 108 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 66 students have enrolled into Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus. By gender, 48 male and 18 female students are attending the school.
There are 3 White (4.55%), 46 Black/African American (69.70%), 9 Hispanic (13.64%), and 17 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 48 | 18 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 46 | 33 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 105 W. Adams, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL
- 312-884-8000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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