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Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Illinois

90,230 people in the state and 3,063,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Visual & Performing Arts.

Visual & Performing Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Illinois

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $79,050 in the state and $97,195 nationwide.

Visual & Performing Arts Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Visual & Performing Arts degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,516 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

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. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers Visual & Performing Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Craft Artists $76,826
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Producers and Directors $90,515
Managers, All Other $95,684
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Choreographers $109,380
Gem and Diamond Workers $66,671
Talent Directors $73,937
Curators $79,764
Graphic Designers $66,386

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