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. We've also included details on how School of the Art Institute of Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of the Art Institute of Chicago handed out 589 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 569 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 126 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This makes it the #1 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from School of the Art Institute of Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,984 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $81,434 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $916 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at School of the Art Institute of Chicago paid an average of $1,785 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $51,624 | $51,624 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,100 | $16,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 |
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Of the 589 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 195 |
| Other Races | 37 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago make a median salary of $24,521. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
The fine arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded 133 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
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