VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
VanderCook College of Music has 1 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (bachelor's), where graduates earn a median $52,671 four years after finishing, against $50,827 for the same field nationally.
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$54,590
Former students who received federal aid
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at VanderCook College of Music. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it. 3 more programs have too few graduates for earnings to be published.
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | $51,129 | $52,671 | $50,8274% above | N/A |
Careers linked to the programs VanderCook College of Music reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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