Visual & Performing Arts at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #371 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Western Illinois University
Students who complete Western Illinois University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,774 |
| 2 years | $29,512 |
| 3 years | $36,680 |
| 4 years | $41,524 |
| 5 years | $45,031 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $41,524, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Illinois University is $28,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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