by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer visual & performing arts.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. Specifically, it ranked #545 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $31,524 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $23,167 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 76% of graduates fell into 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 | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This visual & performing arts program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Music | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |