Elgin, Illinois has 2 music schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in music. Elgin has a total population of 94,487 and a student population of 13,102. Of these students, 12,935 are enrolled in schools that offer music programs.
Elgin's largest music school is Judson University. In 2010, Judson University graduated approximately 5 students with credentials in music.
In 2010, 7 students graduated with a music degree from one of Elgin's music schools. If you decide to attend a music school in Elgin, you can expect to pay an average yearly tuition of $12,847.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,600 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a music program in Elgin. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,200 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $21,466.
After graduating with your credentials in music, if you decide to work as a musician in Elgin, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 1 musicians in Illinois were working in the greater Elgin area. The government projects that the number of musicians in Elgin will increase by 5% by the year 2018. This projected change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for musicians.
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Elgin Community College
Address:
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60123-7193
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Judson University
Address:
1151 N State St, Elgin, Illinois 60123-1498
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree