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Music at Friends University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Friends University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Friends University is in Wichita, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 music graduations were recorded at Friends University.

Online & Distance Learning at Friends University

Distance learning is available at Friends University. Of 1,961 students, 250 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 687 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Friends University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Friends University are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Friends University

Among the 8 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Friends University, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Friends University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 25% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Friends University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Friends University

This Music program at Friends University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	2
Music Performance	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Friends University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.