by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for music, ranked #222 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 222 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 3 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 51 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in music.
WMU is a solid choice 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 Michigan | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $37,801 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WMU granted 13 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
WMU granted 11 bachelor’s degrees in music technology recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
WMU awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WMU conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WMU awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 24 |
