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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 133 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from WWU. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,834 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from WWU. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WWU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 66 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 6 |
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