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Music Education (K-12)

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Music Education (K-12)?

Music Education prepares you to be an accredited teacher for grades kindergarten through 12. You’ll choose from one of four concentrations:

  • Choral
  • Instrumental
  • General Music
  • Technology

You’ll also have the opportunity to be mentored by teachers in music classrooms from the Champaign-Urbana area. With this experience, you'll gain valuable insight into the teaching and running of a classroom. You must pass an audition to be accepted into this program. 

Career Options

  • Choir or orchestral direction
  • Elementary education
  • Music performance
  • Music therapy
  • Secondary education

Post-Graduation Success1

83% employed or continuing education

79% employed after graduation

4% attending graduate school

$38,311 average starting annual income

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Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

4.0 years to degree

97% first-year retention rate

54% four-year graduation rate

90% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,340
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $37,490

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,460
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $56,950

International

  • Tuition: $34,408
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $57,898
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