by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Music Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in music from NIU. This makes it the #73 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 NIU is $42,830. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, music students borrow a median amount of $18,136 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from NIU. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $40,434 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of music master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 99 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
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