by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 535 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UIUC. This makes it the #30 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,356 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 Urbana-Champaign.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UIUC in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 129 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 105 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 43 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
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