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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 641 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 746 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 837 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Columbia. This makes it the #104 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $1,011 per credit hour 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 | $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 414 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Columbia College Chicago.
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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 239 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 145 |
| Arts & Media Management | 118 |
| Music | 59 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 19 |
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