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Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 3 colleges offering Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 789 recent graduates. Graduates earn $24,202 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,532.

3
Schools in IL
$24,202
IL Avg. Earnings
$25,532
National Avg.
181
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Illinois

Public Schools (1)
$21,881
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$25,363
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,482 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Film/Video and Photographic Arts Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

#1
DePaul University logo

DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private

$27,077
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,417
Graduates: 147
Acceptance: 73.5%
#2
Columbia College Chicago logo

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$23,649
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,616
Graduates: 585
Acceptance: 91.2%
#3
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale logo

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$21,881
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,390
Graduates: 57
Acceptance: 90.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Illinois?
DePaul University ranks #1 for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $27,077 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in the state.
How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates earn in Illinois?
Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates in Illinois earn an average of $24,202 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $25,532 for this major.
What is the hardest Film/Video and Photographic Arts school to get into in Illinois?
DePaul University is the most selective Film/Video and Photographic Arts program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 73.5%. The average acceptance rate across Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in the state is 85.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Illinois?
In Illinois, private Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs produce average earnings of $25,363 vs $21,881 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.