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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 64 students earned their Visual Arts degrees in IL.

In this state, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 194th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 9
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 46.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Illinois

There are 21,350 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Illinois

In this state, visual arts grads earn an average of $56,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

24% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. 72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Greenville University

Greenville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,891. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,000 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 89% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901. In their early career, MVCC grads earn an average salary of $32,650. 66% of students get financical aid.

#7

Blackburn College

Carlinville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
516 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,365. Graduates earn an average $32,366 after graduation.

#8

Dominican University

River Forest
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $18,645.

#8

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,086 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $17,051.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $21,200.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Craft Artists 5% $47,170
Art Directors 4% $90,880
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Artists 2% $65,560
Photographers -18% $31,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,584
Music 1,129
Design & Applied Arts 979
Drama & Theater Arts 855
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 535
Arts & Media Management 252
Other Visual Art 67
Dance 37

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