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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois

1,053 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Visual & Performing Arts is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Illinois

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 909
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.3%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Illinois

88,340 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Illinois

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $63,200 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

181 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%. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation.

178 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

#3

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

125 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. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

59 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. Graduates earn an average $39,262 after graduation.

54 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 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. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

42 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. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,258.

41 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $57,270
Craft Artists 5% $47,170
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Interior Designers 4% $49,690
Art Directors 4% $90,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $62,720
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $43,000
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Artists 2% $65,560
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
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 visual and performing arts.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,054
English Language & Literature 305
Liberal Arts & Humanities 290
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 211
Philosophy & Religious Studies 147

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