Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NCC stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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NCC is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #270 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Central College handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NCC earn a median of $37,836 a year. This is below $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCC, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at North Central College.
The visual & performing arts program at NCC offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 |