Columbia College, Chicago

The 22 buildings spread across Chicago’s South Loop create the campus of Columbia College, making it one of the biggest liberal arts and media institutes in the country.

Students can earn a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or simply take non-degree classes for personal improvement.

There are over 120 programs available including:

- English
- Education
- History
- Game Design
- Mathematics
- Art & Design
- Arts, Entertainment & Media Management
- Dance
- Fashion Design
- Creative Writing
- Music
- Photography
- Theatre
- Film & Video Production
- Journalism
- Marketing

Internships with over 40 different entertainment companies are available for students who wish to study for a semester in Los Angeles. For students not willing to relocate for a semester, counselors have many internship opportunities for locations in Chicago.

Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans.

With all of the attractions and opportunities for artists around downtown Chicago (the Chicago Museum of Art and Steppenwolf Theater are not to be missed), Columbia College Chicago is an especially good choice for those interested in a career in the arts.