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UIUC was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing 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 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 228 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 79 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UIUC. This makes it the #46 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 232 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from UIUC. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UIUC does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from UIUC. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 132 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 100 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.