by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Illinois State was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Illinois State. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,519 a year. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $20,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Illinois State is $266 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Illinois State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Illinois State in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 75 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 68 |
| Other Visual Art | 35 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
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