Music at Northwestern College
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern College is in Orange City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 music degrees were granted at Northwestern College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern College. Among 1,705 students, 583 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Northwestern College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at Northwestern College are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern College
Of the 3 bachelor’s music graduates at Northwestern College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College, 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 Northwestern College
The Music program at Northwestern College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Northwestern College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Music graduates, 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.