by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Western Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer music.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #217 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,061 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, music graduates take on a median debt of $30,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of music master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Illinois University.
The music program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 32 |
Western Illinois University conferred 32 completions in music performance, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).