Music at Columbia College Chicago
If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Columbia College Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia College Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 music degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago.
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Studying Online at Columbia College Chicago
Many students take online classes at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College Chicago’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 423 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Those who finish Columbia College Chicago’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,502 |
| 2 years | $19,944 |
| 3 years | $27,493 |
| 4 years | $31,880 |
| 5 years | $32,406 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Music graduates from Columbia College Chicago report median earnings of $31,880, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Columbia College Chicago is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Columbia College Chicago, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 53% women (36) and 47% men (32).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Of the 56 bachelor’s music graduates at Columbia College Chicago, 52% were women (29) and 48% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, above the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Among the 12 master’s music graduates at Columbia College Chicago, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Music master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Columbia College Chicago
This Music program at Columbia College Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 36 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 4 |
| Music Technology | 3 |
| Other Music | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Columbia College Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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