by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Music Schools | 234 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in music from EIU. This makes it the #99 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $37,163. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from EIU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 music majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 71 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
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