Music Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Music Education, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 music education graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Music Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 65 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 332 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 65 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Music Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 48% women (24) and 52% men (26).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 39 bachelor’s music education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 51% were women (20) and 49% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Education Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 10 master’s music education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Music Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 21%.*
Music Education Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 1 doctoral music education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Music Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Those who complete Music Education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Music Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.