Visual & Performing Arts at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University sits in Normal, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Illinois State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 152 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #92 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Illinois State University
Those who finish Illinois State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,673 |
| 2 years | $29,158 |
| 3 years | $34,746 |
| 4 years | $37,949 |
| 5 years | $42,800 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Illinois State University earn a median of $37,949, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Illinois State University is $22,464.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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