by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general visual & performing arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Elmhurst University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Elmhurst University
It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from University of Illinois at Chicago
Explore all the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, General Visual & Performing Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Digital Arts | 45 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 1,222 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 735 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 734 |
| Music | 557 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 446 |
| Arts & Media Management | 144 |
| Dance | 47 |
| Other Visual Art | 37 |
