by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UIC. This makes it the #86 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIC is $21,954. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Of the 34 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 100 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Music | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.