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 WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Music Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from WVU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,011 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 music majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 45 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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