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.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$16,160 total, just 16% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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