by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 50 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #11 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 11 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 1 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University earn a median of $38,768 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, music graduates take on a median debt of $18,166 in student loans. This is above $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
Read more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Northwestern University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
Northwestern University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Northwestern University granted 14 bachelor’s completions in stringed instruments recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (43%).
Northwestern University granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
Northwestern University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
Northwestern University granted 1 bachelor’s degree in jazz/jazz studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men.
Northwestern University awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 11 |
