Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Bachelor's degree · Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 50.10

$23,844Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,592Median earnings 4 years after

$37,460Median earnings 5 years after

$25,000Median federal debt

90Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management at Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $23,844 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,240 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,627–$64,853). Median debt is $25,000, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Elmhurst University Elmhurst	$36,432	$25,376

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management graduates from Columbia College Chicago make?

The median salary is $23,844 one year after graduation and $37,460 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.