by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,524 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 66% of graduates 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 | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Western Illinois University conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Western Illinois University awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Western Illinois University awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in visual and performing arts, other recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Western Illinois University granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Western Illinois University granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 31 |
