by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering music.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #219 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $25,821 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, music students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of music master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at Northern Illinois University.
This music program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 62 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 62 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).