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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WIU. This makes it the #259 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WIU visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from WIU. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Illinois University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
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