by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from SIUE. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $21,831. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, music students borrow a median amount of $23,500 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Music from SIUE in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
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