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 WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
| Best Music Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $23,792. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at WCU is $349 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from WCU in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
