by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU highly for music, ranked #133 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 133 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 8 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 51 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in music.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $47,898 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,300 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 16 |
