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 Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in music from Illinois State. This makes it the #48 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,765 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's music program at Illinois State make a median salary of $23,383. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, music students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Illinois State University.
Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Illinois State in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Illinois State in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 106 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 68 |
| Other Visual Art | 35 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
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