Chicago has 2,896,016 residents. It is located in Cook county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in fashion schools in Chicago during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $15,380.00. The average tuition was $16,992.00 for non-residents studying in Illinois.
Books and supplies for fashion schools in Chicago cost an average of $1,479.00. Students who live on campus while attending a fashion school in Chicago, can expect to pay an average of $9,011.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $3,869.00. There are five fashion colleges in Chicago for students to choose from. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 303 students completed fashion programs in Chicago.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $79,010.00 | 2,510 |
| Fashion Designers | $47,910.00 | Not available |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $27,250.00 | 1,300 |
| Retail Salespersons | $24,900.00 | 116,780 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $68,210.00 | 44,780 |
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