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Acting in Illinois

Acting Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Acting Grads in Illinois

There are 7,110 people in the state and 136,690 people in the nation working in Acting jobs.

Acting Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Acting Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Acting grad in the state is $85,370, compared to a typical salary of $102,240 nationwide.

Acting Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 9 colleges in Illinois offering Acting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,219 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 45% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,417 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 62%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,104 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Augustana College

Rock Island

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,767 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Acting Careers in IL

Some of the careers Acting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Acting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Commercial Photography 899
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 153

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