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Taylor Business Institute

Taylor Business Institute

Chicago, IL · City · 98 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Taylor Business Institute, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is a specialized career college best known for its diverse student body and focused, practical programs, particularly its associate degrees in Business Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, and English as a Second Language (ESL). The campus culture is highly supportive and tailored to adult, international, and non-traditional learners, offering a tight-knit, commuter-friendly community with small class sizes and personalized career services designed to facilitate immediate employment. What truly sets the institution apart is its status as a family-owned, minority-serving institution dedicated to providing affordable, accelerated pathways for underserved urban populations. This focused mission ensures that students receive hands-on training and the real-world skills necessary to quickly transition into the competitive Chicago workforce.


Wikipedia:Taylor Business Institute Chicago (TBI) is a private, for-profit career college in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1962, the institution offers associate degrees, certificates, and English language instruction. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Chicago, IL, 60602 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$22,775
Avg net price
$12,982
Tuition
$12,000
Books & supplies
$200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,982
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
64%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
15%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$19,077
Median earnings (10yr)
$25,559
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,167$18,109
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,225
Student Body
Men 66%Women 34%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
4%
First-generation
52%
Median family income
$0
Independent students
67%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
1%
Black
4%
Non-resident
95%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time
Full-time faculty
43%
Avg faculty salary
$3,638/mo
Instructional spend/student
$1,494
Federal loan rate
2%

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