Visual & Performing Arts at Northwestern University
Every visual & performing arts school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the visual & performing arts program at Northwestern University stacks up to those at other schools.Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.
Northwestern Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
- Master’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
Northwestern Visual & Performing Arts Rankings
There were 27 students who received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 65 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 73 |
Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northwestern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 75 |
| Arts & Media Management | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into
A degree in visual & performing arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northwestern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Graphic Designers | 11,700 | $56,890 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 3,940 | $68,360 |
| Professors | 3,040 | $66,970 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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