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2023 Best Arts & Media Management Schools in Illinois

9 Colleges
$32,307 Avg Salary
$23,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Arts & Media Management School for You

In 2020-2021, 252 degrees and certificates were awarded to arts and media management students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #103 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Arts & Media Management Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Arts & Media Management Schools in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Arts & Media Management Colleges.

Top Illinois Schools in Arts & Media Management

#1

SAE Institute - Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named SAE Institute - Chicago the best school in Illinois for arts and media management students. SAE Institute - Chicago is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

The average amount in student loans that media management majors at SAE Institute - Chicago take out is $20,000.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

The excellent programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best arts and media management schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bradley University is a great place for arts and media management students. Located in the medium-sized city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia College Chicago is a great place for arts and media management students. Located in the large city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, media management graduates from Columbia take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $708, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Millikin University

Decatur, IL

The excellent programs at Millikin University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best arts and media management schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Decatur, Millikin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Arts & Media Management Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best arts and media management programs. UIC is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago.

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#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #8, DePaul University did quite well on this year’s best schools for arts and media management students. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago ranked #9 on this year’s Best Arts & Media Management Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Arts & Media Management Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Arts & Media Management Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 49
Ohio 136
Indiana 110
Wisconsin 35

Arts & Media Management is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 37,413
Design & Applied Arts 36,301
Music 25,910
Drama & Theater Arts 17,341
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 16,778

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

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