2025 Best Media Design Degrees & Colleges in Illinois
Are you in Illinois looking for a school where you can earn a degree in media design? Start your search for the best
media design colleges and universities serving Illinois here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering media design
and related degree programs in Illinois. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered
degree completions and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of which school or program may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Illinois Media Design Degrees by the Numbers
Degree completions in media design at institutions in Illinois have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 121 media design-related degree programs that were offered by Illinois
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 116% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Completions in Media Design
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:56
20:134
21:124
22:109
23:121
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Media Design Degree Programs for Working Adults in Illinois
Franklin University is a top choice for adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 degree programs, all 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Media Design Degrees in Illinois
There are at least 4
four-year private schools serving Illinois, where students completed 121
media design degree programs.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these private colleges offering four-year media design programs in Illinois.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$32,520
Accredited
Yes
Columbia College Chicago is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and no media design programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 48 media design degrees were completed.
Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$39,680
Accredited
Yes
Bradley University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and no media design programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 25 media design degrees were completed.
Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$44,174
Accredited
Yes
DePaul University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and no media design programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 48 media design degrees were completed.
Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Affordable Media Design Degree Programs in Illinois
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a
degree in media design
in Illinois? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Illinois's 4-year nonprofit
schools offering degrees in media design
or related programs is $38,791. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Illinois is
N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities
is N/A.
Accredited Colleges Offering Media Design Degrees in Illinois
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a
degree in media design
from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo
regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Illinois is institutionally accredited?
View a list of media design degree programs at institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Illinois here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Illinois
- Bradley University
- Columbia College Chicago
- DePaul University
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