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Graphic Arts in Illinois

Graphic Arts Schools in Illinois

131 Graphic Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Graphic Arts is the 250th most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Associate Degree 24
Master’s Degree 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a graphic arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of graphic arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Graphic Arts Grads in Illinois

17,650 people in the state and 364,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to graphic arts.

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Wages for Graphic Arts Jobs in Illinois

Graphic Arts grads earn an average of $67,550 in the state and $68,610 nationwide.

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

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,531.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,555.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,415. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Elmhurst.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 58% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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#6

DePaul University

Chicago
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,430.

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#6

Eureka College

Eureka
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
511 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,602. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,495. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Triton College

River Grove
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,937.

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#10

Lewis University

Romeoville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. An average student at Lewis will pay a net price of $17,977. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Graphic Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers graphic arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Designers -7% $72,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to graphic arts.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Graphic Design 384
Game & Interactive Media Design 124
Fashion Design 97
Interior Design 88
Industrial Design 83
Illustration 52
Commercial & Advertising Art 32
Other Design & Applied Arts 20

View all majors related to Graphic Arts

View Nationwide Graphic Arts Report

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