by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #256 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 256 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 10 of 35 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 152 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The visual & performing arts field at UIC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 70 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 30 |
| Music | 12 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 27 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 33% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 2 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
UIC is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at UIC are White. Roughly 100% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 143 |