by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #261 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 261 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 11 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 144 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The visual & performing arts field at UIC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 70 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 30 |
| Music | 12 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 143 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $36,809 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,329 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
