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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from NIU. This makes it the #120 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Of the 159 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 40% were men and 60% were 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 Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Northern 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 | 99 |
| Music | 72 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
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