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Music at Western Michigan University

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

Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 music degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 8
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 53
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#220 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#257 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Western Michigan University

Students who complete Western Michigan University’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	$21,999
2 years	$27,345
3 years	$31,076
4 years	$37,801
5 years	$43,071

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Music graduates from Western Michigan University take home a median $37,801, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Western Michigan University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Western Michigan University are 42% women (28) and 58% men (38).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 42 bachelor’s music graduates at Western Michigan University, 45% were women (19) and 55% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 24 master’s music graduates at Western Michigan University, 38% were women (9) and 62% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, above 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 Western Michigan University

The Music program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	7
Music Performance	31
Music Theory & Composition	5
Conducting	3
Voice Performance	5
Jazz Studies	4
Music Technology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Western Michigan 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.