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. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
| Best Music Schools | 256 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $34,766. 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 WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from WKU in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
