by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NCC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #15 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NCC as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #357 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 357 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 16 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 144 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at NCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
This visual & performing arts field at NCC includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 26 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Central College conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NCC is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NCC earn a median of $37,836 a year. This is below $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCC, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
