by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia College Chicago. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia College Chicago among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #313 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 313 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 12 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at Columbia College Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia College Chicago awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Columbia College Chicago ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $31,880 a year. This is lower than $38,749, the median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia College Chicago, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,557, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,610 | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 | $1,816 |
Learn more about Columbia College Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia College Chicago conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Columbia College Chicago conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia College Chicago. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 12 |
