by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at WMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for music, ranked #217 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 217 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 3 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 53 |
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 24 master’s degrees in music.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of music master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 46% 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU conferred 18 master’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (39%).
WMU awarded 3 master’s completions in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
WMU granted 2 master’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 42 |