by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Illinois State was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Illinois State. This makes it the #126 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 Illinois State is $35,967. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,399 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Illinois State is $266 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State fine 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State 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 Illinois State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 82 |
| Music | 56 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
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