Music
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
$37,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,236Median earnings 4 years after
$50,907Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $37,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $26,000, about 70% of first-year earnings.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $42,830 | $27,250 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $34,823 | $18,039 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $34,079 | $22,500 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $32,853 | $20,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $32,666 | $27,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $28,137 | $27,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $26,540 | $24,556 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $21,759 | $27,250 |
| Millikin University Decatur | $21,138 | $26,996 |
| Columbia College Chicago Chicago | $19,943 | $25,625 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $19,155 | $22,379 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $13,128 | $24,148 |
Other programs at Eastern Illinois University
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$55,825 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
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$54,476 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,370 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,862 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,757 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$49,342 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,117 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,070 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,844 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,390 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$43,955 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$43,587 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,500 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,284 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,582
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $37,163 one year after graduation and $50,907 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.