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, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
| Best Music Schools | 345 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from SIUC. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from SIUC in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Music from SIUC in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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