by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #54 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 54 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 4 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 144 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 221 |
| Master’s | 29 |
The visual & performing arts field at Illinois State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 100 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 70 |
| Music | 48 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 221 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,949 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,464 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 29 |
