Music Education at VanderCook College of Music
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music Education, you may want to check out the program at VanderCook College of Music. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
VanderCook College of Music is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 music education degrees were awarded at VanderCook College of Music.
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Online & Distance Learning at VanderCook College of Music
Online coursework is an option at VanderCook College of Music. Of 323 students, 195 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at VanderCook College of Music
Use these rankings to compare VanderCook College of Music’s Music Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 332 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music Education graduates at VanderCook College of Music, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music Education graduates at VanderCook College of Music are 38% women (19) and 62% men (31).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at VanderCook College of Music
Of the 13 bachelor’s music education graduates at VanderCook College of Music, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at VanderCook College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at VanderCook College of Music, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Education Master’s Program at VanderCook College of Music
Of the 37 master’s music education degrees awarded at VanderCook College of Music, 41% were women (15) and 59% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at VanderCook College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Music Education master’s degree recipients at VanderCook College of Music, below the national average of 21%.*
*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 VanderCook College of Music work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music Education majors, 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.