by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for music, ranked #243 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 243 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 10 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 51 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $25,821 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, music students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 23 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 36 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 3 |
