Music at Western Illinois University
Every music school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the music program at Western Illinois University stacks up to those at other schools.WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and has a total student population of 7,490.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Music section at the bottom of this page.
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WIU Music Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music
- Master’s Degree in Music
Featured Western Illinois University Programs
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WIU Music Rankings
Music Student Demographics at WIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Illinois University.
WIU Music Master’s Program
Of the students who received a music master's degree from WIU, 64% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in music.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 14 |
International Students | 6 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Music
The following music concentations are available at Western Illinois University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Music | 10 |
Related Majors
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Careers That Music Grads May Go Into
A degree in music can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 3,940 | $68,360 |
Music Directors and Composers | 370 | $40,220 |
Sound Engineering Technicians | 220 | $60,500 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IlliniGradResearch under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.