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. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from WVU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $24,980. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, music students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at West Virginia University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from WVU. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in music from WVU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 75 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
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