The Master of Arts in Music: Composition Concentration offers qualified students the opportunity for in-depth study of music composition at EIU. Students who gain admission into the program
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"I really enjoy the environment that exists in the music building. Rather than a spirit of competitiveness, the students really support and uplift each other."Jemma AllenVocal Performance & Vocal Music Education | Class of 2025
The Composition concentration in the M.A. in Music offers in-depth study of music composition. It is a fit if you are a qualified musician who wants to refine your craft and find your own compositional voice.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,160 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$16,160 total, just 16% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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