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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 274 students earned their Fine Arts degrees in IL.

A Fine & Studio Arts major is the 45th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in Illinois

Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 248
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 55,620 people employed in jobs related to a Fine Arts degree, compared to 1,344,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in Illinois

Fine Arts grads earn an average of $56,420 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,909. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,098. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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

66% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
Craft Artists 5% $47,170
Art Directors 4% $90,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Artists 2% $65,560
Photographers -18% $31,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Music 423
Drama & Theater Arts 106
Arts & Media Management 91
Design & Applied Arts 75
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 9
Other Visual Art 5
Dance 3

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