Music Schools In Illinois

Music classes faculty can choose to work at one of 61 accredited music schools in Illinois. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the music academic community in Illinois, and the future trends in music training at the following levels:

Music Certificate
Associates degree in Music
Bachelors degree in Music
Masters degree in Music
PhD degree in Music

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Professional Trends

Illinois Vs. National Music Employment

Illinois	2,780
National	63,990

Of all of the music professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Illinois state.

Employment Growth for Music professionals In Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2,630	400	460	2,740	2,780

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of music professionals is growing in Illinois. In 2010 there were 150 more music professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of music professionals has grown by 6%. This growth is slower than the change in the number of music professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of music professionals has grown by 14% from 2006 to 2010.

Music VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$21,375	$20,890	$41,990	$23,695	$24,525
$46,261	$48,114	$49,602	$50,552	$51,250

Light Blue: Music
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Illinois, as the number of music professionals is growing, the salaries earned by music professionals are increasing. Music professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $21,375 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $24,525 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Music professionals in Illinois

10th percentile	$9,580
25th percentile	$16,550
50th percentile	$23,720
75th percentile	$30,050
90th percentile	$39,540

This represents a 13% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Illinois state, within the field of music, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid music professionals earn 313% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in Illinois

Art	$62,060
Liberal Arts	$60,140
Music	$24,525
Music Production	$51,940

In Illinois, music professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Music programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate	14
bachelor	98
master	33
doctor	12
Certificate	10
Total	167

The number of students graduating from the 61 accredited music schools in Illinois is increasing. In 2006, 993 students graduated from music courses in Illinois. And in 2010, 1,197 students graduated.

This represents a 21% increase in the number of music degree or certificate school graduates in Illinois state. A majority of these graduates, or 59%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in music.

Music Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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