Design Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
There are 17 design schools in Chicago for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in design in the city of Chicago, which encompasses design training at the following levels:
- Design Certificate
- Associates degree in Design
- Bachelors degree in Design
- Masters degree in Design
- PhD degree in Design
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Design Employment
| Chicago | 13,890 |
| Illinois | 19,500 |
Of the 19,500 design professionals employed in Illinois, 13,890 work in Chicago. Between 2006 and 2010, in Chicago, there has been a 8% growth in the number of design professionals. Overall employment in Chicago has also increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Design employment growth
| 17,860 | 19,500 | 18,270 | 19,630 | 19,500 |
| 12,900 | 14,370 | 13,160 | 14,760 | 13,890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Design VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $51,046 | $51,527 | $49,375 | $58,272 | $58,565 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Design in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
In Chicago, salaries for design professionals have increased. In 2010 Chicago design professionals earned an average yearly salary of $58,565. The average salary for design professionals in Chicago was $51,046 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Chicago.
Salary percentiles for Design professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$28,378 |
25th percentile |
$38,315 |
50th percentile |
$54,152 |
75th percentile |
$73,269 |
90th percentile |
$75,564 |
Design professionals make a median salary of $54,152 per year in Chicago. The difference in pay between the design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 166%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,378 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $75,564 per year.
Average Salaries for Design professionals and related professions in Chicago
Visual Communications |
$52,693 |
Interior Design |
$53,490 |
Web Design |
$53,900 |
Graphic Design |
$53,900 |
Drafting |
$54,193 |
Industrial Design |
$54,620 |
Fashion Design |
$54,670 |
Design |
$58,565 |
Computer Animation |
$62,850 |
Game Design |
$86,185 |
On average design professional salaries in Chicago are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Design schools in Chicago
There are 17 accredited design schools in the city. Many of Chicago's design professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Design Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
10 |
bachelor |
29 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 52 |
There are a total of 52 degree and certificate programs in design offered by Chicago's design schools.
Student Completed Design Degrees In Chicago
associate |
359 |
bachelor |
1,019 |
master |
107 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
15 |
| Total | 1,501 |
Approximately 1,501 students graduated from design courses in 2010.