Art Education (K-12)
College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareWhat is Art Education (K-12)?
Art Education prepares teachers of art for kindergarten through grade 12 in schools. This major places emphasis on methods, materials, processes, and practice teaching in Illinois. Through this area of study, you’ll learn to embrace many roles, like artist, educator, and activist. Your coursework will cover a rigorous study of contemporary art and visual culture. You must submit a portfolio before the university accepts you into this program.
Career Options
- Art education
- Art therapy
- Arts administration
- Community arts
- Consulting
- Research
Post-Graduation Success1
81% employed or continuing education
60% employed after graduation
21% attending graduate school
$39,833 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Olympia CUSD 16 (2), Chicago Public Schools (2), Community Consolidated School District 62 (1) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Florida, University of Michigan View All
Review Criteria
First-Year Major-Specific Criteria
- Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)
Transfer Criteria
Transfer HandbookGraduation & Retention2
4.2 years to degree
92% first-year retention rate
66% four-year graduation rate
77% six-year graduation rate
Annual Program Costs3
Illinois Resident
- Tuition: $14,912
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,558
- Total: $39,652
Non-Resident
- Tuition: $37,588
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses:$19,898
- Total: $62,668
International
- Tuition: $38,630
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,898
- Total: $63,710
