by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU highly for music, placing at #318 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 318 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Kansas | 4 of 4 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 28 |
Here is each degree level available for music at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in music.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $29,061 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WSU conferred 7 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
WSU conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
WSU conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
WSU awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WSU granted 1 bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 13 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 6 |