Music
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
The Music program at Northwestern University is available at Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 77 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,875 four years after completion, which is 25% above the national median for Music programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Secondary School Teachers, and Music Directors and Composers. The median salary for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary is $80,360.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$53,875
Completers
77
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
$66,572
Completers
22
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$34,062
Completers
73
Show 1 additional credential level with limited data
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,360 | Not reported | 101,500 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $65,220 | -2% | 1,045,170 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $62,590 | 0% | 10,770 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $59,430 | Not reported | 14,600 |
| Musicians and Singers | $0 | 1% | 35,520 |
Show 1 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $0 | Not reported | 7,190 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$68,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,322
Graduation Rate
95.5%
Total Enrollment
9,201
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Sonoma State University — $65,533
- Christopher Newport University — $63,852
- Stevens Institute of Technology — $61,943
- University of Florida — $61,446
- Northeastern University — $60,974
Rankings Featuring This Program
- Highest Earning Master's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Doctoral Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Job Growth Doctoral Visual & Performing Arts Programs