Music
Bachelor's degree · Illinois State University · Normal, IL
$32,853Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,767Median earnings 4 years after
$44,586Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Illinois State University earn a median of $32,853 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 $20,500, about 62% 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 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $37,163 | $26,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $34,823 | $18,039 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $34,079 | $22,500 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Illinois State University make?
The median salary is $32,853 one year after graduation and $44,586 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.