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Fine & Studio Arts at University of Illinois Chicago

Fine & Studio Arts at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 19
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #182 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #198 of 662

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 19
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #182 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #198 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,247
2 years $27,461
3 years $34,212
4 years $37,721
5 years $41,311

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $37,721, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 63% women (32) and 37% men (19).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 35 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 66% were women (23) and 34% were men (12).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 14 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 36% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 2 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago

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

More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago

The Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Fine Arts 37
Art History 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Art Directors $103,285
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Curators $79,764
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Craft Artists $76,826
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836

References

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