VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, VanderCook College of Music serves students across multiple degree programs. With 76 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,863 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 58.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.77x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,780 per year. The most popular programs include Secondary Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,863
Graduation Rate
58.8%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$19,780
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.77x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
76
Admission Rate
89.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
88.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$30,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,910
Pell Grant Rate
26.3%
Federal Loan Rate
42.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,308
Income $48K–$75K
$17,968
Income $110K+
$31,777

Student Demographics

Women
42.6%
White
42.1%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
36.8%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
6.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
62.5%

Accreditations

Programs (3)

Bachelor (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education $52,671 7

Master (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education Not reported 40

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education Not reported 3

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