Music at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 119 music degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,243 |
| 2 years | $29,988 |
| 3 years | $34,682 |
| 4 years | $34,974 |
| 5 years | $45,650 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $34,974, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 62% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $24,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Music graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 44% women (52) and 56% men (67).
Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 46 bachelor’s music graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 41% were women (19) and 59% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 37% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 37 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 54% were women (20) and 46% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 33 doctoral music graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 33% were women (11) and 67% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 15% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Music program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 91 |
| Music Performance | 13 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 5 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 1 |
| Voice Performance | 2 |
| Jazz Studies | 1 |
| Other Music | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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