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 Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Music Schools | 158 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in music from Illinois State. This makes it the #48 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,853 a year. 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 Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $38,873 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Illinois State. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State 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 | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 105 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 82 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
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