Amp Up Your Career in Chicago
Explore Programs in Audio and Entertainment Business -Day and Evening Classes Available
Launch Your Career in the Entertainment Industry
- Study in Chicago: Study in the heart of the River North neighborhood, the go-to district for art and design lovers in Chicago.
- Industry-Ready Programs: Explore diploma and associate degree programs in audio and entertainment business.
- Hands-On Training: Gain practical skills and hands-on career experience in industry-standard facilities, using pro-quality equipment* and software.
- Student-Centered: Find the inspiration and the support you need to make the most of your raw talent and artistic potential in student-centered classes taught by real-world professionals.
- Career Services: Develop the skills and tools you’ll need to reach your career goals, including networking, industry opportunities and resources, with our Career Services team.
Why Choose SAE Institute?
- 40+ Years of Experience: Since 1976, we’ve been training industry-ready graduates with real-world knowledge.
- Amp Up Your Network: Get out of the classroom and into the real world. Here, you’ll have access to our extensive industry network, alumni festivals and job fairs.
- Dynamic Programs: Our specialized programs in audio, digital film and entertainment business are responsive to the dynamic and evolving nature of these industries.**
- Global Access: With over 50 campuses in more than 20 countries, our grads have global access to the industry.
- Learn From Industry Professionals: Hone your creative and professional skills by learning from industry experts. Our passionate faculty have industry experience and many have won awards!
*Equipment and tools vary by location.
**Not all programs are available at every location.
Krishon Gaines
"SAE Institute Nashville provided me with the knowledge I needed to be able to confidently walk into any recording studio and already know how to work the room!" Audio Graduate
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Callie Prince
"SAE Nashville was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I made life-long friends and made really good connections within the music industry. The professors I had taught me so much more than I could imagine. Not only did I get helpful tips for being in the music industry, I got so many life lessons that I will take with me." Entertainment Business Graduate
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Jayla Darden
"I found that SAE Institute helped me to enhance my skills and allowed me to take my production and engineering to another level." SAE Institute Atlanta
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