Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois
1,625 students earned Fine Arts degrees in Illinois in the 2018-2019 year.
A Fine & Studio Arts major is the 29th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,230 |
Master’s Degree | 312 |
Associate’s Degree | 52 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 17 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 17 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 17 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 12 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 12 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Illinois, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Illinois is as follows:
- Asian: 7.7%
- Black or African American: 5.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
- White: 48.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
- Other Races: 7.3%

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.

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.

Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs in IL
There are 72 colleges in Illinois that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 25% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,200 after graduation.
A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $23,140. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.
The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 77% of the teachers are full time.
The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $13,851.
Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,301. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at SIUE. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.
31% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $26,900. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $58,900 after graduation.
It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $47,100. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Fine & Studio Arts Careers in IL
Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:
Job Title | IL Job Growth | IL Median Salary |
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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 | 2% | $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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in IL |
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Music | 1,140 |
Design & Applied Arts | 1,100 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 869 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 680 |
Arts & Media Management | 324 |
Other Visual Art | 88 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 78 |
Dance | 50 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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