School of the Art Institute of Chicago: programs, outcomes and local jobs

School of the Art Institute of Chicago at a glance

• 2,805

  students enrolled

• 902

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $49,790

  average net price a year

  Tuition $51,624

• $26,742

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,151

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

School of the Art Institute of Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 9,895

  open professional jobs

• 986

  entry level

  72 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,068 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, education, health professions, which lead to design (163 open), academic (40 open), programs (106 open), clinical (134 open).

Hiring most: Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), Michael Page (69), PwC (69), UL Solutions (68).

What they hire for: Finance (1,555), Sales (1,436), Engineering (1,349), Operations (958), Data & Analytics (688), Marketing (505). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago enrolls about 2,805 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 902 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $26,742 six years after entry and $40,151 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago offer AI or data science degrees?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

9,895 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 986 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.