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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois

5,631 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,186
Master’s Degree 909
Associate Degree 263
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 93
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 92
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Illinois

There are 88,340 people in the state and 2,744,770 people in the nation working in visual and performing arts jobs.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a visual and performing arts grad in the state is $63,200, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,258. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,096 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

24% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,203 after graduation.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
531 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. This private school has an average net price of $31,174.

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

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,321. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145.

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

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,517. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Archivists 10% $60,580
Curators 10% $49,680
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $57,270
Craft Artists 5% $47,170
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Interior Designers 4% $49,690
Art Directors 4% $90,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $62,720
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $43,000
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Artists 2% $65,560
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
Architecture Professors 0% $79,660
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -4% $33,700
Designers -7% $72,450
Photographers -18% $31,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,292
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,796
English Language & Literature 1,599
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 954
Philosophy & Religious Studies 562

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