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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from EIU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from EIU in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 62 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from EIU, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Eastern 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 |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 71 |
| Music | 40 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
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