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Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 90,230 people employed in jobs related to a Visual & Performing Arts degree, compared to 3,063,820 nationwide.

Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Visual & Performing Arts grad in the state is $79,050, compared to a typical salary of $97,195 nationwide.

Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Visual & Performing Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,908 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,516 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers Visual & Performing Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Choreographers 15% $109,380
Artists and Related Workers, All Other 14% $83,610
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $56,384
Media Programming Directors 11% $90,799
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 11% $96,762
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Music Directors and Composers 6% $66,915

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