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. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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UIUC was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Music Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in music from UIUC. This makes it the #32 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $13,128 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, music students borrow a median amount of $54,938 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at UIUC is $533 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from UIUC in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UIUC make a median salary of $23,379. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of music master's degrees went to men and 45% went to 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 100 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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