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. See how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #179 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,693 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, music students accumulate a median of $24,317 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Western Kentucky University.
The music program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 21 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 21 degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).