# Eastern Illinois University: Music (bachelor's)

Charleston, IL. IPEDS 144892, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-illinois-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,163
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,236 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,300 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (14 colleges, $44,072): +$5,164
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,483

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,236 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,828 | $43,243 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,924 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,412 | $50,213 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $15,665 | $68,926 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,027 | $92,519 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Music at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $54,767 | $20,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Northwestern University | $53,875 | $18,166 | $29,167 | 95% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $50,544 | $24,625 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $49,236 | $26,300 | $12,786 | 47% |
| North Central College | $46,744 | not reported | $21,044 | 64% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $46,196 | $23,500 | $14,889 | 57% |
| DePaul University | $44,756 | $23,334 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Millikin University | $43,388 | $26,996 | $21,989 | 55% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $40,734 | $27,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| Northern Illinois University | $40,398 | $29,000 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Wheaton College | $40,329 | $24,556 | $26,975 | 85% |
| Western Illinois University | $39,609 | $30,000 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Elmhurst University | $32,448 | $28,125 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Roosevelt University | $24,232 | $27,750 | $20,194 | 35% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported metro, $49,270 IL, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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