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Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 music degrees were granted at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#3 of 9
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 77
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#38 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#127 of 423

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#3 of 9
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 77
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#38 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#127 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Students who complete University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,924
2 years	$32,263
3 years	$41,773
4 years	$48,282
5 years	$39,836

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $48,282, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 55% women (23) and 45% men (19).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 20 bachelor’s music graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 35% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 11 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	4

Minority students account for 36% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 11 doctoral music degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 17%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

The Music program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	5
Music History	1
Music Performance	2
Music Theory & Composition	6
Musicology & Ethnomusicology	4
Conducting	6
Keyboard Instruments	5
Voice Performance	3
Jazz Studies	3
Stringed Instruments	1
Brass Instruments	3
Woodwind Instruments	1
Percussion Instruments	2

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.