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Music at West Virginia University

Music at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University sits in Morgantown, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 music degrees were granted at West Virginia University.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at West Virginia University

Rankings can help you compare West Virginia University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #29 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #37 of 99
Best Value Nationwide #120 of 421
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #202 of 423

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #29 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #37 of 99
Best Value Nationwide #120 of 421
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #202 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from West Virginia University

Students who complete West Virginia University’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Music at West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,980
2 years $28,598
3 years $24,575
4 years $38,174
5 years $41,073

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from West Virginia University take home a median $38,174, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from West Virginia University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at West Virginia University are 44% women (36) and 56% men (45).

Music Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 51 bachelor’s music graduates at West Virginia University, 47% were women (24) and 53% were men (27).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 16 master’s music degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of Music Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Music master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at West Virginia University

Among the 14 doctoral music graduates at West Virginia University, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of Music Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Music doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than 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 West Virginia University

This Music program at West Virginia University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 56
Music History 23
Music Theory & Composition 1
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 1

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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