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Music Education in Illinois

Music Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Music Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 80,280 people employed in jobs related to a Music Teacher Education degree, compared to 1,849,890 nationwide.

Music Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Music Education Jobs in Illinois

Music Teacher Education grads earn an average of $78,517 in the state and $74,136 nationwide.

Music Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 10 colleges in Illinois offering Music Teacher Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,054 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,104 in their first year after graduation. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Augustana College

Rock Island

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,767 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#10

North Central College

Naperville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,312 a year. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Music Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Music Teacher Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music Teacher Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Secondary Education 10,594
Teacher Education 8,732
Middle School Education & Teaching 2,976
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Teacher Education Grade Specific 399
Montessori Teacher Education 264
Teacher Education Grade Specific 115

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