by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $19,447. 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 WKU, music students borrow a median amount of $24,317 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 Western Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from WKU. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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