by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Wheaton College ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Wheaton College holds a strong position among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #102 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wheaton College awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College earn a median of $38,034 a year. This is lower than $48,509, the median for all majors at Wheaton College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wheaton College, music students borrow a median amount of $24,556 in student loans. This is higher than $23,488, the typical median for all majors at Wheaton College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,570 | $45,420 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Wheaton College were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wheaton College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Wheaton College.
This music program at Wheaton College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 14 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 7 |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
Wheaton College conferred 14 degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Wheaton College granted 7 degrees in music theory and composition recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Wheaton College awarded 4 completions in music pedagogy recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
Wheaton College conferred 1 completion in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).