Music Performance at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music Performance, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 music performance degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Music Performance graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music Performance graduates at Western Kentucky University are 57% women (12) and 43% men (9).
Music Performance Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 21 bachelor’s music performance degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Performance Graduates
Students who finish Music Performance program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Music Performance majors, 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
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