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Music at Central Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what Central Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Michigan University sits in Mount Pleasant, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 music degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#8 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#216 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#333 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Central Michigan University

Graduates of Central Michigan University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,731
2 years	$25,194
3 years	$35,305
4 years	$42,752
5 years	$43,725

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Central Michigan University take home a median $42,752, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Central Michigan University is $27,975.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at Central Michigan University are 60% women (12) and 40% men (8).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 18 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 22% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 2 master’s music graduates at Central Michigan University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Music master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Central Michigan University

This Music program at Central Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	8
Music Performance	3
Music Theory & Composition	4
Keyboard Instruments	2
Voice Performance	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.