Film Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
Film faculty can choose to work at one of 5 film schools in Chicago. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in film in the city of Chicago, which encompasses film training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Film
- Masters degree in Film
- PhD degree in Film
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Film Employment
| Chicago | 880 |
| Illinois | 1,090 |
Of the 1,090 film professionals employed in Illinois, 880 work in Chicago. The number of film professionals in Chicago has shrunk by 21% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Chicago has increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Film employment growth
| 1,590 | 1,910 | 2,240 | 2,190 | 1,090 |
| 1,120 | 1,560 | 680 | 1,770 | 880 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Film VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $43,703 | $45,933 | $44,927 | $43,560 | $45,510 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
Salaries for film professionals in Chicago have increased. In 2010 film professionals in Chicago reportedly earned an average salary of $45,510 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, film professionals in Chicago made an average salary of $43,703 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Chicago.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$24,627 |
25th percentile |
$30,277 |
50th percentile |
$43,343 |
75th percentile |
$60,677 |
90th percentile |
$69,620 |
Film professionals in Chicago earn a median salary of $43,343 per year. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,627 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $69,620 per year.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Chicago
Film |
$45,510 |
Design |
$58,565 |
Computer Animation |
$62,850 |
Art |
$67,433 |
Film professional salaries in Chicago are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Chicago
Many of Chicago's film professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited film schools in the city.
Film Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
There are a total of 10 degree and certificate programs in film offered by Chicago's film schools.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
485 |
master |
42 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 529 |
Approximately 529 students completed film courses in 2010.