Music at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in music earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $40,669 | $37,006 | #212 | $18,226 |
| 177 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $40,597 | $38,476 | #201 | $24,952 |
| 178 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,496 | $43,420 | #145 | $35,835 |
| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
| 180 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $40,387 | $41,074 | #172 | $19,507 |
| 181 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,329 | $39,623 | #190 | $26,540 |
| 182 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $40,294 | $36,665 | #215 | $18,896 |
Other Music Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,434 | $41,850 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,830 one year after graduating and $40,398 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.