by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #612 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 612 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 23 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 of 144 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 25 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 39 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 |
| Music | 14 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 9 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $31,524 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $23,167 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
