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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Music Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in music from WMU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,775 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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The music program at WMU awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from WMU make a median salary of $29,946 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in music from WMU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
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