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Best Fine and Studio Arts Schools in Illinois
Top Fine and Studio Arts programs in Illinois ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $40,571
Top Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Illinois
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UIUC #67 national | $28,363 |
| 2 | DePaul University #246 national | $35,009 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago #248 national | $37,721 |
| 4 | Wheaton College #401 national | N/A |
| 5 | Illinois State University #415 national | $42,181 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois University #663 national | $37,003 |
| 7 | North Park University #680 national | N/A |
| 8 | Olivet Nazarene University #845 national | $36,401 |
| 9 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville #886 national | $32,551 |
| 10 | Eastern Illinois University #1048 national | $33,157 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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