by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia College Chicago. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia College Chicago as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, coming in at #357 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 357 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois | 14 of 19 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 80 |
The following degree levels are granted in fine & studio arts at Columbia College Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia College Chicago awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Columbia College Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College Chicago report a median salary of $36,210 a year. This is lower than $38,749, the median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia College Chicago, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,557, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,610 | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 | $1,816 |
Learn more about Columbia College Chicago tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago were White. Roughly 47% 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 bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia College Chicago conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
Columbia College Chicago granted 6 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Columbia College Chicago awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in intermedia/multimedia in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia College Chicago. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
