Visual & Performing Arts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 35 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 1,176 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 35 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 152 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $28,714 |
| 2 years | $31,358 |
| 3 years | $39,778 |
| 4 years | $36,921 |
| 5 years | $48,693 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $36,921, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $20,876.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.