by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WMU stacks up against peers offering music.
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WMU holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #225 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 6 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Michigan | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $37,801 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of music master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Western Michigan University.
This music program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 31 |
| Music Technology | 11 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 |
| Voice and Opera | 5 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 4 |
| Conducting | 3 |
WMU granted 31 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
WMU granted 11 completions in music technology in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
WMU conferred 5 completions in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
WMU awarded 5 completions in voice and opera recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WMU conferred 4 degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WMU granted 3 degrees in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).