Music Performance at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Music Performance, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 music performance graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Studying Online at Western Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music Performance graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music Performance graduates at Western Carolina University are 34% women (12) and 66% men (23).
Music Performance Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 35 bachelor’s music performance graduates at Western Carolina University, 34% were women (12) and 66% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Performance Graduates
Students who finish Music Performance program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music Performance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| 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.