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Music at Wayne State University

If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Wayne State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 music graduations were recorded at Wayne State University.

Online Class Availability at Wayne State University

Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Wayne State University

Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#5 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#37 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#288 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Wayne State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$31,038
3 years	$31,689
4 years	$36,019
5 years	$46,187

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $36,019, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Wayne State University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Music graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Wayne State University are 34% women (11) and 66% men (21).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 37% were women (10) and 63% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 5 master’s music degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Wayne State University

This Music program at Wayne State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	32

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.