169 Bachelor's degrees in Music in Illinois, United States

The Music Industry course from Lewis University is a culturally inclusive, dynamic, and practical music program for students who are interested in pursuing a variety of rewarding careers in the music industry.

Including a Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, a Grammy winner, and a MacArthur Fellow, the Music faculty at University of Chicago (ranked 2nd of 65 reviewed by the National Research Council) have interests that range from medieval music and liturgy to atonal pitch theory.

The Jazz Studies program at Northwestern University currently offers the bachelor of music and master of music degrees. In addition to the excellent instruction at the Bienen School of Music, students have ready access to a wide array of challenging coursework in other fields, something that can be found only at a major research university.

The Percussion program at Northwestern University provides a program of study in orchestral, solo, chamber, world and jazz idioms. Students work with world-class artists in both private and master class settings, creating an unequaled experience in percussion training.

Music students at Lake Forest College explore the musicians they are and will become. Through opera or hip hop, violin or harmonica, students collaborate with professors whose own interests range from world music to electronica.

Ready to launch your career in the music business? Bradley University’s Music and Entertainment Industry degree is designed just for you—whether or not you have a background in music. 

The Strings programme from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

The Music Business program at Elmhurst University draws on the vast resources of the Chicago area for internships, outstanding faculty and career opportunities. As one of the oldest music business programs in the world, it offers students unique opportunities in preparing for careers in the music industry.

The Music degree at Elmhurst University is designed for students who wish to pursue studies in an individualized program in musicology, church music, music therapy, music technology or other areas.

The Jazz Studies (Instrumental) program of North Park University explores the important role of jazz while polishing your skills as an instrumentalist.

The Music - Jazz Studies program from DePaul University  includes applied jazz lessons, courses in jazz improvisation, theory, history, arranging and composition, and pedagogy.

The study of Music Education at Lake Forest College combines music theory, history and culture of music, and music performance with rigorous study in the practical art of  teaching strings, winds and percussion, elemental and secondary general music, and instrumental and choral ensembles. 

Music from Loyola University Chicago invites students of all backgrounds to engage in a vast array of performance and coursework opportunities.  

The Music Education (Choral - General - Vocal) program at Illinois State University provides the foundation of critical skills and knowledge necessary for our teacher candidates' preparation towards licensure. 

The BA in Music Business program at University of Illinois at Chicago provides innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive academic and performance programs as part of its diverse, urban context.

Jazz Studies at Western Illinois University is a comprehensive degree option at the undergraduate level and as a minor as well. Graduate options include both performance and composition.

The Music and Computing programme at Roosevelt University is a unique interdisciplinary BA degree based in Chicago. This full-time course blends creative artistry with technical expertise, focusing on digital signal processing and artificial intelligence to prepare students for the evolving music technology industry.

In the Music Therapy at Western Illinois University you will study with highly qualified music therapy faculty with diverse skills and abilities. All music therapy faculty Board Certified Music Therapists with an array of clinical practice, college teaching, and research experience.

For more than 50 years, at Northwestern University, the Bienen School of Music’s Brass program has enjoyed the highest international reputation as well as a close relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

At Western Illinois University, our Music Business program has been helping students create their career and professional identity.