by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Stringed Instruments Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 42 degrees in stringed instruments to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Stringed Instruments Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the stringed instruments degree levels they offer.
Northwestern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in stringed instruments. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a degree in stringed instruments from Northwestern University
Roosevelt University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in stringed instruments. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in stringed instruments from Roosevelt University
Explore all the Best Stringed Instruments Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Stringed Instruments is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 437 |
| Music Performance | 284 |
| Voice Performance | 59 |
| Other Music | 40 |
| Music Technology | 35 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 32 |
| Jazz Studies | 24 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 19 |
| Conducting | 7 |
| Music Pedagogy | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
