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 #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,254 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,300 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from EIU in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 music majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 73 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
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