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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from WWU. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,568 a year. 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 WWU, music students borrow a median amount of $20,055 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 Washington University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from WWU. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from WWU in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Dance | 6 |
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