Visual & Performing Arts at Columbia College Chicago
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Columbia College Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at Columbia College Chicago
Many students take online classes at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College Chicago’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #28 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #32 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #127 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #836 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #952 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Graduates of Columbia College Chicago’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,262 |
| 2 years | $27,388 |
| 3 years | $32,404 |
| 4 years | $36,081 |
| 5 years | $40,959 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago report median earnings of $36,081, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago is $26,568.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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