Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Illinois Media School is Radio and Television and the 2024 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 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Illinois Media School.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Radio and Television $18,870$12528 Hours8 Months $18,794
2Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia $18,840$12528 Hours8 Months $15,070
3Sports Communication $12,450$12530 Hours6 Months $12,450
4Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other) $12,450$12530 Hours6 Months $12,450

Important Academic Statistics

Total 26 students attended Illinois Media School in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 24 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 24 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population26
Number of Faculty25
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Illinois Media School is $18,870 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
86% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,063 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,870
Books & Supplies$125
Off-Campus Room & Board$7,000
Off-Campus Expenses$6,640
Average Financial Amount$8,063

Offered Certificate Programs

Illinois Media School 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, 97 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate3023
2 Years Certificate2074
Total5097

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Illinois Media School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 97 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 23 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 74 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism 23 completers
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)9
Sports Communication14
International and Intercultural Communication0
Total23
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism 74 completers
Radio and Television72
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2
Total74

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 26 students have enrolled into Illinois Media School. By gender, 21 male and 5 female students are attending the school.
There are 14 White (53.85%), 9 Black/African American (34.62%), 3 Hispanic (11.54%), and 3 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total26215
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American963
Hispanic330
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White14122
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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