by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU stacks up against peers offering music.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #272 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 4 |
| Best Music Schools in Kansas | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $29,061 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Read more about WSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 52% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of music master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Wichita State University.
This music program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 16 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 5 |
| Voice and Opera | 4 |
| Conducting | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 |
WSU granted 16 completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
WSU granted 5 degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
WSU conferred 4 degrees in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WSU conferred 2 degrees in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WSU awarded 2 completions in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WSU awarded 1 degree in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WSU awarded 1 completion in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).