by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Music Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from WIU. This makes it the #163 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 WIU is $32,666. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from WIU in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 music majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
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