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Music at Western Illinois University

If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 music degrees were granted at Western Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#97 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#224 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Western Illinois University

Students who complete Western Illinois University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,994
2 years	$34,230
3 years	$37,371
4 years	$42,061
5 years	$46,354

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $42,061, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $30,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at Western Illinois University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Western Illinois University are 52% women (26) and 48% men (24).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University

Of the 32 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 62% were women (20) and 38% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 18 master’s music degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Music master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower 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 Western Illinois University

The Music program at Western Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	18
Music Performance	32

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music majors, 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.