Music master's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$39,607Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Illinois State UniversityNormal · Debt not reported$46,476 2Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$41,850 3Roosevelt UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$41,219 4University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · Debt not reported$39,607 5DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$38,670 6Northwestern UniversityEvanston · Debt not reported$34,062

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $62,960
Middle 50% wage range: $47,230–$85,620
State employment: 4,170
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$118,270

27-2041Music Directors and Composers

State median wage: $49,270
Middle 50% wage range: $37,470–$65,520
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,930–$104,000

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $79,990
Middle 50% wage range: $62,330–$104,670
State employment: 44,670
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,020–$135,960

27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians

State median wage: $73,130
Middle 50% wage range: $40,460–$99,460
State employment: 570
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$113,460

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Illinois State University	Normal	$46,476	Not available
2	Northern Illinois University	Dekalb	$41,850	Not available
3	Roosevelt University	Chicago	$41,219	Not available
4	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	$39,607	Not available
5	DePaul University	Chicago	$38,670	Not available
6	Northwestern University	Evanston	$34,062	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Music in Illinois

What do Music master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,607 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Illinois State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.