We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, coming in at #197 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 197 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois | 10 of 19 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 80 |
The following degree levels are granted in fine & studio arts at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $37,721 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIC granted 27 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (41%).
UIC conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |