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School of the Art Institute of Chicago was ranked #68 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing 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 #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of the Art Institute of Chicago handed out 597 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 576 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 164 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This makes it the #16 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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The visual & performing arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded 597 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% 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 bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 197 |
| Other Races | 38 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% 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 master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at School of the Art Institute of 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 |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 735 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
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