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- Phone: (773) 777-7900
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90.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,012Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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Illustration Degree
The illustration program at Columbia College Chicago prepares students for careers in print and web publication, entertainment arts, and various graphic and design art. The program focuses on using artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretation of the concepts of authors and designers. Program courses include: book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer illustration degrees.
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Columbia College Chicago
4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled per year at Columbia College Chicago.
Areas of study offered at Columbia College Chicago include:
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Communication Technology
- English Language And Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.colum.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Illustration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College Chicago offers a bachelor's degree program in illustration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 11 |
Female | 30 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 3 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 24 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Illustration program at Columbia College Chicago, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Set and Exhibit Designers
Description
Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, set and exhibit designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 310
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.40
- Average Annual Salary: $50750
Designers, All Other
Description
All designers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Columbia College Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Columbia College Chicago may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance