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Music at Western Kentucky University

If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 music degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 6
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#187 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Students who complete Western Kentucky 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	$19,447
2 years	$21,234
3 years	$36,979
4 years	$40,693
5 years	$43,735

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $40,693, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Western Kentucky University comes in at $24,317.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Western Kentucky University are 48% women (15) and 52% men (16).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 31 bachelor’s music graduates at Western Kentucky University, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below 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 Kentucky University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Music Performance	21
Other Music	10

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.