Universities/IL/VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit · 76 students

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$48k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
89%Acceptance Rate
67%Graduation Rate
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Is VanderCook College of Music worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$183,640 total cost vs $533,384 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$43,100/yr starting → $55,898/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$31k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$123,640
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$183,640

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$86,200
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$447,184
Total 10-yr Earnings$533,384

Key Numbers

$349,744
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.3 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+1%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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