by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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CWU holds a strong position among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #46 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,205 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, music students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Read more about CWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of music master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at CWU were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at Central Washington University.
This music program at CWU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
CWU conferred 2 completions in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).