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    Master of Music Education (MME)

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    Urbana, USMMEIn-person2 years
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits

    Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MME program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666.

    About the program

    32-credit program for certified music teachers seeking to advance as public school educators or administrators. Offers thesis or capstone project options.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Feb 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants to the MME whose native language is not English must present an iBT score of 96 for the Master of Music Education (MME)
    IELTS
    required
    Min MME: 7 - must have a score of 6.5 or higher in all sub-sections of the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,870.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: An overall grade average for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Music Education (MME) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT (US)