by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western, WCSU stacks up against peers offering music.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #318 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU earn a median of $17,931 a year. This is below $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,025 in student loans. This is higher than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Learn more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The music program at Western, WCSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory and Composition | 15 |
Western, WCSU awarded 15 completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).