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Jazz in Illinois

Jazz Schools in Illinois

39 Jazz students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Jazz major is the 389th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Jazz Majors in Illinois

Jazz majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a jazz major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of jazz majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Jazz Grads in Illinois

There are 5,570 people in the state and 135,990 people in the nation working in jazz jobs.

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Wages for Jazz Jobs in Illinois

Jazz grads earn an average of $68,360 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer jazz degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,430.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,415. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Elmhurst.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $16,109.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,110. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,139. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 58% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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Jazz Careers in IL

Some of the careers jazz majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to jazz.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Music 541
Music Performance 292
Voice Performance 70
Stringed Instruments 47
Other Music 29
Music Technology 28
Music Theory & Composition 23
Keyboard Instruments 18

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