by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WestConn ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
| Best Music Schools | 328 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $21,659. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, music students borrow a median amount of $35,624 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WestConn was $709 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 21 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WestConn, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn 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 Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
