Music at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 music graduations were recorded at Illinois State University.
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Studying Online at Illinois State University
Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Illinois State University
Use these rankings to compare Illinois State University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 53 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 423 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #243 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Illinois State University
Graduates of Illinois State University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,578 |
| 2 years | $30,741 |
| 3 years | $35,542 |
| 4 years | $37,781 |
| 5 years | $42,065 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Illinois State University take home a median $37,781, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from Illinois State University is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Illinois State University are 56% women (27) and 44% men (21).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 35 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 57% were women (20) and 43% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 9% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Illinois State University
Of the 13 master’s music graduates at Illinois State University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Music master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, above 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 Illinois State University
The Music program at Illinois State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 27 |
| Music Performance | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Illinois State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.