by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Washington University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Washington University among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #183 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 183 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Washington | 4 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Western Washington University holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University earn a median of $30,978 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, music graduates take on a median debt of $20,055 in student loans. This is below $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Read more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Washington University granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Western Washington University conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Western Washington University conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Washington University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 2 |
