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Music at Western Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Western Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 music degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Western Connecticut State University

Use these rankings to compare Western Connecticut State University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#7 of 7
Best Value	New England (Region)	#9 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#20 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#271 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#370 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Western Connecticut State University

Graduates of Western Connecticut State University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,271
2 years	$20,140
3 years	$23,085
4 years	$17,931

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Western Connecticut State University report median earnings of $17,931, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 66% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Western Connecticut State University is $26,025.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at Western Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Western Connecticut State University are 36% women (9) and 64% men (16).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Western Connecticut State University

Among the 25 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Western Connecticut State University, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University, higher 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 Western Connecticut State University

The Music program at Western Connecticut State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	10
Music Theory & Composition	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Western Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.