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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #504 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 504 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SIUC. This makes it the #137 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 77 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from SIUC in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Music | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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