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Music Education at VanderCook College of Music

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.

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).

VanderCook College of Music gender breakdown of Music Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Education majors at VanderCook College of Music

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).

VanderCook College of Music gender breakdown of Music Education Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Music Education majors at VanderCook College of Music

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

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