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Music at Central Washington University

If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 74 music degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Central Washington University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 9
Best Value	Washington	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 77
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#43 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Central Washington University

Those who finish Central Washington 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	$31,645
2 years	$25,658
3 years	$27,190
4 years	$31,205
5 years	$35,760

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Central Washington University take home a median $31,205, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Central Washington University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at Central Washington University are 35% women (26) and 65% men (48).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 30 bachelor’s music graduates at Central Washington University, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 30% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 44 master’s music degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 27% were women (12) and 73% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Music master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, lower 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 Washington University

This Music program at Central Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	72
Music Theory & Composition	2

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Music graduates, 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.