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2025 Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
53 Bachelor's Degrees
General Visual & Performing Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #94 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

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Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general visual & performing arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Visual Arts

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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
14 Annual Graduates

Elmhurst University is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Elmhurst University

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11 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from University of Illinois at Chicago

Best General Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 261 2
Ohio 252 47
Indiana 235 16
Wisconsin 213 76

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, General Visual & Performing Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Visual Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Digital Arts 29
Visual & Performing Arts 24

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 1,196
Drama & Theater Arts 784
Design & Applied Arts 762
Music 552
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 408
Arts & Media Management 131
Dance 38
Other Visual Art 34

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