Visual & Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #363 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Students who complete Northern Illinois University’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 | $26,288 |
| 2 years | $28,901 |
| 3 years | $29,631 |
| 4 years | $33,159 |
| 5 years | $39,565 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $33,159, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University is $27,260.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, 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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