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 WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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During the most recent reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,516 a year. This is below $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of music master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
This music program at WCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory and Composition | 12 |
| Music Performance, General | 8 |
| Stringed Instruments | 8 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
WCU granted 12 degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
WCU conferred 8 completions in music performance, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
WCU granted 8 degrees in stringed instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
WCU granted 3 completions in keyboard instruments recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WCU conferred 1 completion in jazz/jazz studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WCU awarded 1 completion in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.