School of the Art Institute of Chicago
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,762 students.
About This School
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 2,762 undergraduate students enrolled. School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $49,822 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $40,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is the private art school of the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) in Chicago, Illinois.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a reasonable $19,000, graduates earn just $40,800 a decade out — a tight margin for students paying nearly $50,000 per year after aid. The 64% graduation rate is also worth scrutinizing, suggesting a meaningful share of students don't finish. That said, SAIC is a serious, well-connected art institution with direct ties to one of the country's premier art museums, making it a compelling choice for highly motivated students who have a clear creative career path and a realistic financial plan.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,762 undergraduates).
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