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
100% employed or continuing education
94% employed after graduation
6% attending graduate school
Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.
Sample employer destinations: School of Art + Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign Community Unit School District 4, Lombard School District 44, Bannockburn School, Glenbard Township High School District 87, Palm Beach School District, Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54, La Grange School District 102, Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 View All
Sample grad school destinations: Insufficient survey data is available for sample grad school destinations. 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
96% returned for second year
68% graduated within 4 years
85% graduated within 6 years
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
