Music
Bachelor's degree · Roosevelt University · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$24,232Median earnings 4 years after
$25,940Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Roosevelt University earn a median of $22,870. 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 $27,000, about 118% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 Roosevelt University
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$75,231 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$70,211 - Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationMaster's degree
$69,833 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$65,702 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$64,145 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$62,088 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$60,768 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,350 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,158 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$48,715 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,070 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,220 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$47,134 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$44,510 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,779 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$42,720 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$41,976
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Roosevelt University make?
The median salary is $22,870 and $25,940 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.