General Music at Western Carolina University
If you are interested in studying General Music, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 general music degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Studying Online at Western Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Music graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Music graduates at Western Carolina University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
General Music Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 11 bachelor’s general music degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of General Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Music Graduates
Graduates of the General Music program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.