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Music Schools in Illinois

423 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Illinois

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 323
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.5%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 49,880 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Illinois

Music grads earn an average of $60,500 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,279. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 49% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $31,174.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. 99% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,671 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,285. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 33% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,305. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Music Careers in IL

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $57,270
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Fine & Studio Arts 274
Drama & Theater Arts 106
Arts & Media Management 91
Design & Applied Arts 75
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 9
Other Visual Art 5
Dance 3

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