Music
Bachelor's degree · Illinois Wesleyan University · Bloomington, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$38,045Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Illinois Wesleyan University earn a median of $38,045. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755).
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $42,830 | $27,250 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $37,163 | $26,000 |
| 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 Illinois Wesleyan University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,629 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,831 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$62,619 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$56,684 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$48,706 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,923 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$43,737 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,650 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$19,490 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,107 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$46,139 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$92,056 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$52,988
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University make?
The median salary is $38,045 and $38,045 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.