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2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois

12 Ranked Colleges
284 Degrees Awarded
$20,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Schools for a Master's in Illinois

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In 2019-2020, 27,047 people earned their degree in music, making the major the 40th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, music graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,639 and had an average of $28,653 in loans still to pay off.

Across Illinois, there were 1,073 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,747 and $27,432 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 284 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,267 and $46,814 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in music. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality music programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the music program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music in Illinois

#1

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
#3 in overall quality
$11,069 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$32,569 Average Early-Career Earnings

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Illinois State University is a large public school situated in Normal, Illinois. It awarded 25 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree music students list, Illinois State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University are $11,069.

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#2

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois
#2 in overall quality
$30,083 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$25,194 Average Early-Career Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 masters’s music degrees to qualified students.

UIUC also took the #2 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Read more about Music at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#3

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
#6 in overall quality
$20,761 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Illinois University landed the #3 spot on the list. Eastern Illinois University is a public institution located in Charleston, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

EIU also made our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at EIU are $20,761, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music at Eastern Illinois University

#4

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#9 in overall quality
$2,350 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$28,598 Average Early-Career Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 11 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree music students list, Columbia has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia College Chicago are $2,350, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois
#10 in overall quality
$9,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #5 spot on the list. SIUE is a fairly large public school situated in Edwardsville, Illinois. It awarded 14 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUE also took the #10 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SIUE are $9,300.

Read full report on Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

#6

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
#7 in overall quality
$11,996 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Western Illinois University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois ranking. Western Illinois University is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WIU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WIU are $11,996.

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#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#8 in overall quality
$11,086 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$24,035 Average Early-Career Earnings

Northern Illinois University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois ranking. NIU is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NIU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086.

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#8

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, Illinois
#12 in overall quality
$17,032 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Northeastern Illinois University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree music students list, Northeastern Illinois University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern Illinois University are $17,032, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music at Northeastern Illinois University

#9

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#4 in overall quality
$19,760 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$21,850 Average Early-Career Earnings

DePaul University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois ranking, coming in at #9. DePaul University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 40 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

DePaul also made our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music at DePaul University

#10

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois
#11 in overall quality
$32,928 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$34,704 Average Early-Career Earnings

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in Carbondale, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s music degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree music students list, SIUC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

Full SIUC Music Report

#11

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#5 in overall quality
$21,605 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$27,181 Average Early-Career Earnings

Roosevelt University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois ranking. Roosevelt University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 23 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt also made our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt University are $21,605.

Full Roosevelt University Music Report

#12

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality
$56,567 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$22,485 Average Early-Career Earnings

Northwestern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in Illinois ranking. Located in Evanston, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 53 degrees to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music at Northwestern

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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