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Music Education in Illinois

Music Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Music Education Grads in Illinois

There are 80,280 people in the state and 1,849,890 people in the nation working in Music Teacher Education jobs.

Music Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Music Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Music Teacher Education grads earn an average of $78,517. Nationwide, they make an average of $74,136.

Music Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 10 colleges in Illinois offering Music Teacher Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,054 a year. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,104 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 54% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#7

Augustana College

Rock Island

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,767 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#10

North Central College

Naperville

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,312 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Music Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Music Teacher Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music Teacher Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Secondary Education 10,594
Teacher Education 8,732
Middle School Education & Teaching 2,976
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Teacher Education Grade Specific 399
Montessori Teacher Education 264
Teacher Education Grade Specific 115

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