Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,062
14th percentile (25th in IL)
Sample Size
34
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
School of the Art Institute of Chicago$49,062
Rush University$78,532$74,763
Midwestern University-Downers Grove$74,591$74,564
University of Illinois Chicago$70,116$70,695
Governors State University$69,605$72,649
Chicago State University$67,878$73,404
National Median$64,132

Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rush University
Chicago
$78,532
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$74,591
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$70,116
Governors State University
University Park
$11,320$69,605
Chicago State University
Chicago
$12,754$67,878

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At School of the Art Institute of Chicago, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.