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Music at Roosevelt University

Music at Roosevelt University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what Roosevelt University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Roosevelt University sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 72 music degrees were granted at Roosevelt University.

Online & Distance Learning at Roosevelt University

Online coursework is an option at Roosevelt University. Of 4,281 students, 463 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,086 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Roosevelt University

These rankings give you a sense of how Roosevelt University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #14 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #37 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #52 of 53
Best Value Nationwide #299 of 421
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #397 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Roosevelt University

Graduates of Roosevelt University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Music at Roosevelt University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,309
2 years $16,786
3 years $25,459
4 years $31,806
5 years $31,460

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Roosevelt University earn a median of $31,806, compared with $50,780 for all Roosevelt University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at Roosevelt University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Roosevelt University is $27,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Music graduates at Roosevelt University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Music graduates at Roosevelt University are 36% women (26) and 64% men (46).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Roosevelt University

Among the 16 bachelor’s music graduates at Roosevelt University, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).

Roosevelt University gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Roosevelt University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at Roosevelt University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Roosevelt University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Roosevelt University

Among the 48 master’s music graduates at Roosevelt University, 48% were women (23) and 52% were men (25).

Roosevelt University gender breakdown of Music Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Roosevelt University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Asian 6
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 12
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at Roosevelt University

Minority students account for 38% of Music master’s degree recipients at Roosevelt University, higher than 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 Roosevelt University

The Music program at Roosevelt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 1
Music Performance 8
Music Theory & Composition 6
Keyboard Instruments 9
Voice Performance 17
Stringed Instruments 18
Brass Instruments 4
Woodwind Instruments 8
Percussion Instruments 1

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Roosevelt University pursue many career paths. 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

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