Visual & Performing Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Many students take online classes at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Of 3,394 students, 55 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 446 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Use these rankings to compare School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #33 of 35 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #35 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #127 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #152 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #911 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1169 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Graduates of School of the Art Institute of Chicago’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 | $25,538 |
| 2 years | $22,124 |
| 3 years | $28,168 |
| 4 years | $36,172 |
| 5 years | $39,538 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago report median earnings of $36,172, compared with $36,172 for all School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here 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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