by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University highly for music, coming in at #25 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 25 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 2 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 51 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Illinois State University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University report a median salary of $37,781 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, music students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Read more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 91% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State University awarded 21 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (95%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 13 |
