Bachelor’s Degrees in Illustration
Education Levels of Illustration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,524 people earned their bachelor's degree in illustration. This makes it the 153rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in illustration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,524 |
| Associate Degree | 242 |
| Master’s Degree | 168 |
| Basic Certificate | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Illustration Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for illustration students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in illustration. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 553 |
| Women | 1,971 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of illustration bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 322 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 307 |
| White | 1,110 |
| International Students | 422 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 230 |
Most Popular Illustration Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in illustration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from SCAD. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Art Center College of Design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Art Center College of Design. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
School of Visual Arts is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in illustration. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from SVA. Of these students, 82% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in illustration. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from VCU. About 78% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Ringling College. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from MICA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Of these students, 79% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from FIT SUNY. About 81% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rhode Island School of Design. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from RISD. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The New School comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from New School University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Pratt Institute. About 82% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from MIAD. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,374 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from MCAD. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is College for Creative Studies. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from CCS. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from RMCAD. About 72% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for illustration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbus College of Art and Design. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,125 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from CCAD. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Columbia College Chicago is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in illustration. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Columbia. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Academy of Art University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in illustration. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Academy of Art University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Ferris State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in illustration. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Ferris. Of these students, 93% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas City Art Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in illustration. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in illustration from Kansas City Art Institute. Of these students, 81% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to illustration that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 5,545 |
| Visual Communications | 2,827 |
| Interior Design | 2,824 |
| Fashion Design | 1,754 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 1,208 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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