2027 Best Music Management Schools in Illinois

Music Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their music management programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for music management students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Music Management Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Music Management in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music management education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Music Management

1

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

10 Music Management Degrees Awarded

$54,513 Median Starting Salary

Bradley University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music management. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Peoria. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 music management students who graduated with this degree at Bradley University in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,380 to complete this degree. Read more about the music management program at Bradley University

2

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

52 Music Management Degrees Awarded

$23,844 Median Starting Salary

Columbia College Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music management, ranking #2. Columbia College Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 52 music management degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago in the most recent year. Music Management graduates of Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $23,844 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music management from Columbia College Chicago

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.