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Music Theory & Composition in Illinois

Music Theory & Composition Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Music Theory & Composition Grads in Illinois

There are 4,450 people in the state and 110,220 people in the nation working in Music Composition jobs.

Music Theory & Composition Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Music Theory & Composition Jobs in Illinois

Music Composition grads earn an average of $82,624 in the state and $100,225 nationwide.

Music Theory & Composition Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer Music Composition degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Wheaton College

Wheaton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,703 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,417 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 62%.

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. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,908 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,060 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,282 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

#10

Augustana College

Rock Island

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,767 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,104 in their first year after graduation. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Music Theory & Composition Careers in IL

Some of the careers Music Composition 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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music Composition.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Art History 3,557
Music Management 1,866
Art Education 1,860
Acting 1,859
Musical Theater 1,157
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432

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