2027 Best Stringed Instruments Schools in Illinois

Stringed Instruments degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for stringed instruments students.

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• Best Stringed Instruments Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Stringed Instruments in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall stringed instruments education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Stringed Instruments

1

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Stringed Instruments Degrees Awarded

$28,057 Median Starting Salary

Northwestern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in stringed instruments. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Evanston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 stringed instruments students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Stringed Instruments graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $28,057 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,166. See the full stringed instruments program report for Northwestern University

2

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Stringed Instruments Degrees Awarded

$29,974 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Roosevelt University one of the top schools for stringed instruments. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roosevelt University graduates 46% of students within six years. Roosevelt University awarded about 14 stringed instruments degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their stringed instruments degree from Roosevelt University earn around $29,974 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the stringed instruments program at Roosevelt University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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.