by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for music, coming in at #144 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 144 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 98 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $41,120 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western granted 35 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
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