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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,585 students earned their Fine Arts degrees in IL.

In this state, Fine & Studio Arts is the 25th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,222
Master’s Degree 248
Associate Degree 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.3%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in Illinois

55,620 people in the state and 1,344,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Fine Arts.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Fine Arts grad in the state is $56,420, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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

708 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,132 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,909. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,203 after earning their degree at this institution.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. 78% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,262 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,098. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at EIU.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,852 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $14,462.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,258. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
Craft Artists 5% $47,170
Art Directors 4% $90,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Artists 2% $65,560
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -4% $33,700
Photographers -18% $31,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Music 1,129
Design & Applied Arts 979
Drama & Theater Arts 855
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 535
Arts & Media Management 252
Other Visual Art 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 62
Dance 37

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