by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CWU among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #70 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 70 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Washington | 3 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 44 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in music.
CWU is in the top 10% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 30 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,205 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, music students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Read more about CWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
CWU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 44 |
