General Visual & Performing Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
If you plan to study General Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Distance learning is available at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Among 3,394 students, 55 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 446 (13%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s General Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 155 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Of the 5 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts graduates at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, lower than the national average of 45%.*
General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Among the 13 master’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The General Visual & Performing Arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the General Visual & Performing Arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.