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Design & Applied Arts at University of Illinois Chicago

Design & Applied Arts at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 19
Best Value Illinois #9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #21 of 82
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #126 of 603
Best Value Nationwide #242 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,866
2 years $26,643
3 years $36,668
4 years $42,578
5 years $50,710

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $42,578, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 53% women (37) and 47% men (33).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 57 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 51% were women (29) and 49% were men (28).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 20
Black / African American 4
Asian 9
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 13 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 46% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago

The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Visual Communications 6
Industrial Design 32
Graphic Design 32

Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Art Directors $103,285
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Photographers $75,743
Designers, All Other $73,407
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $66,757
Graphic Designers $66,386
Video Game Designers $62,617

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