Music programs in Illinois
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois State University | Normal | $54,767 | $20,500 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $53,875 | $18,166 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $50,544 | $24,625 |
| 4 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | $49,236 | $26,300 |
| 5 | North Central College | Naperville | $46,744 | Not available |
| 6 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $46,196 | $23,500 |
| 7 | DePaul University | Chicago | $44,756 | $23,334 |
| 8 | Millikin University | Decatur | $43,388 | $26,996 |
| 9 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago | $40,734 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $40,398 | $29,000 |
| 11 | Wheaton College | Wheaton | $40,329 | $24,556 |
| 12 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $39,609 | $30,000 |
| 13 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | $32,448 | $28,125 |
| 14 | Roosevelt University | Chicago | $24,232 | $27,750 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.