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 Wayne State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
| Best Music Schools | 305 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from Wayne State. This makes it the #218 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,911 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Wayne State does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 music majors earned their master's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Dance | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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