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Music Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Music Grads in Illinois

55,180 people in the state and 1,242,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Music.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Music Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Music grads earn an average of $81,939. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,206.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,417 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 62% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. The school admits about 75% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,194 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#10

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.

Music Careers in IL

Some of the careers Music majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Musicians and Singers $96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio $87,328
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,427

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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