We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 221 |
| Master’s | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 221 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,949 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,464 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Find out more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Illinois State University granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
Illinois State University awarded 62 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
Illinois State University awarded 32 bachelor’s completions in interior design recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Illinois State University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (95%).
Illinois State University awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
Illinois State University granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 29 |