by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at Columbia College Chicago. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia College Chicago among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #609 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 609 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 23 of 35 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 of 152 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at Columbia College Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 909 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
This visual & performing arts field at Columbia College Chicago covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 325 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 294 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 160 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 76 |
| Music | 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 43 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 75 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia College Chicago ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 39% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia College Chicago awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia College Chicago has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia College Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 909 |