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. Also, learn how WCUPA ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
WCUPA was ranked #64 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from WCUPA. This makes it the #76 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 WCUPA is $36,810. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from WCUPA. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of music master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
