by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UIC. This makes it the #86 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIC is $23,247. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from UIC in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UIC in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 15 |
| Music | 13 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
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