Music at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$25,968
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$25,968
Music
National Average
$36,092
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
29
Completers (IPEDS)
326
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,968
Median Earnings
Music at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $122,038 | — |
| Central Washington University | $71,579 | $14,817 |
| Sam Houston State University | $68,672 | — |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $59,408 | — |
| Messiah University | $55,693 | $21,472 |
| Montclair State University | $54,350 | $41,000 |
| Ithaca College | $52,449 | — |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $52,107 | — |
| Kansas State University | $51,217 | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $50,808 | — |
Other Programs at Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.