Illustration Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Illustration is offered at 68 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Illustration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.9% of Illustration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Illustration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,192 people earned theirIllustration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Illustration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree | 252 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,579 |
| Master’s Degree | 326 |
Earnings of Illustration Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Illustration of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Illustration. About 79.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 532 |
| Women | 2,047 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Illustration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 382 | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 101 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 410 | 15.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Illustration Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Illustration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 233 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 140 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 139 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 131 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island School of Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 116 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 89 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus College of Art & Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College for Creative Studies is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Laguna College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Illustration that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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