by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Central Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Michigan University among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #333 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 333 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 7 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 51 |
Here is each degree level available for music at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Central Michigan University holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 300 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University earn a median of $42,752 a year. This is below $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, music students borrow a median amount of $27,975 in student loans. This is above $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
Read more about Central Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Central Michigan University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Central Michigan University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Central Michigan University awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central Michigan University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 2 |
