by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Northern Illinois University is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $33,159 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,260 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Northern Illinois University conferred 23 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
Northern Illinois University awarded 22 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Northern Illinois University granted 22 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Northern Illinois University granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Northern Illinois University granted 1 bachelor’s degree in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 50 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
