VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 4 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,308 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,968 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,485 |
| $110k and up | $31,777 |
| All families (average) | $19,780 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 5 programs could be assessed 20% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Bachelor's Degree | $52,671 | +$16,589 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs | 10 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 47 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,082/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.