Music at West Valley College
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at West Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Valley College is in Saratoga, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 music degrees were awarded at West Valley College.
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Studying Online at West Valley College
Distance learning is available at West Valley College. Of 7,655 students, 2,975 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,613 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at West Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music graduates at West Valley College are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
Music Associate’s Program at West Valley College
Of the 4 associate’s music degrees awarded at West Valley College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music associate’s degree recipients at West Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Music associate’s degree recipients at West Valley College, above the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at West Valley College
This Music program at West Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at West Valley College pursue many career paths. Here 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.