# Columbia College Chicago: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144281, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-chicago/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,844
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,592 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,416

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,592 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,924 | $90,810 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $21,423 | $92,976 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $25,590 | $111,061 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $31,677 | $137,478 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $36,436 | $158,132 | 10.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago | $50,592 | $26,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| Elmhurst University | $41,122 | $26,125 | $24,185 | 70% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $85,040 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $81,080 IL, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage $57,410 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $56,560 IL, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $50,530 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $49,270 IL, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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