by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 107 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in music from CWU. This makes it the #203 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $25,532. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 46 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CWU music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at CWU make a median salary of $71,579. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in music from CWU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 3 |
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