by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 72 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Columbia. This makes it the #142 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $22,765. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $43,366 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $1,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at Columbia awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 239 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 145 |
| Arts & Media Management | 118 |
| Music | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.