by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University highly for music, ranked #202 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 202 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 99 |
The following degree levels are available for music at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 16 master’s degrees in music.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 62% of music master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at West Virginia 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 West Virginia University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University conferred 1 master’s completion in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
West Virginia University granted 1 master’s completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University conferred 14 doctoral degrees in music.
West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 51 |