by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #248 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 248 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 11 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 51 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,061 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, music graduates take on a median debt of $30,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Western Illinois University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 18 |
