by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Western is a solid choice among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #145 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $41,120 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Carolina University.
The music program at Western breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 35 |
Western awarded 35 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 34% to women and 66% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.