Visual & Performing Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #79 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #545 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #623 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,732 |
| 2 years | $21,808 |
| 3 years | $25,302 |
| 4 years | $31,524 |
| 5 years | $35,562 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $31,524, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $23,167.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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