Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,302
49th percentile (40th in IL)
Sample Size
28
Limited 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 $56k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
School of the Art Institute of Chicago$56,302
Northeastern Illinois University$90,465
University of Illinois Chicago$70,171
National Louis University$65,720$65,280
DePaul University$60,191$59,288
University of St Francis$59,586
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$12,383$90,465
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$70,171
National Louis University
Chicago
$12,345$65,720
DePaul University
Chicago
$44,460$60,191
University of St Francis
Joliet
$37,000$59,586

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.