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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Illinois

75 Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 106th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Illinois

Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Illinois

There are 28,550 people in the state and 756,760 people in the nation working in design jobs.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Illinois

In this state, design grads earn an average of $63,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,132 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054. 49% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Interior Designers 4% $49,690
Art Directors 4% $90,880
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $62,720
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Artists 2% $65,560
Architecture Professors 0% $79,660
Designers -7% $72,450
Photographers -18% $31,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Music 423
Fine & Studio Arts 274
Drama & Theater Arts 106
Arts & Media Management 91
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 9
Other Visual Art 5
Dance 3

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

View Nationwide Design & Applied Arts Report

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