With an overall population of 75,386 and a student population of 3,613, approximately 1,420 of Schaumburg students attend one of Schaumburg's schools that offer art programs.
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg is the largest art school in Schaumburg, based on student population. In 2010, The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg graduated approximately 49 students with credentials in art.
A reported 56 students graduated with credentials in art in Schaumburg in 2010. In 2009 tuition at art schools in Schaumburg was $22,662 per year, on average.
You should also anticipate spending about $2,100 for art related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,680 per year, on average, for room and board at Schaumburg-based art schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $29,587.
After graduating with your credentials in art, if you decide to work as an artist in Schaumburg, your job prospects are average. In 2010, there were 1,710 artists in Illinois. Of these artists, 760 were working in the greater Schaumburg area. By the year 2018, the number of artists is expected to increase by 10% in Schaumburg. This anticipated change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for artists.
As an artist in Schaumburg, you can expect to make an average salary of $57,260 per year. This is higher than the average salary for artists in the state.
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The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Address:
1000 Plaza Drive Ste. 100, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4913
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree