by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University highly for music, ranked #189 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 189 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for music at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in music.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,174 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, music students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
West Virginia University granted 23 bachelor’s degrees in music history, literature, and theory recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 14 |
