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Music Performance at Western Illinois University

Music Performance at Western Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Music Performance, take a look at what Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 music performance degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Music Performance graduates at Western Illinois University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music Performance graduates at Western Illinois University are 62% women (20) and 38% men (12).

Music Performance Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 32 bachelor’s music performance degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 62% were women (20) and 38% were men (12).

Western Illinois University gender breakdown of Music Performance Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Performance majors at Western Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Music Performance Graduates

Those who complete Music Performance program at Western Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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