Music Performance Schools in Illinois

#1

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. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#3

Northwestern University

Evanston

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.

#4

Western Illinois University

Macomb

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

#5

Illinois State University

Normal

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.

#6

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. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#7

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Roosevelt University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,417 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 62% of full-time students return after their first year.