Music Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music Education, take a look at what Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 music education degrees were awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Music Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 332 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 154 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Music Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 27% women (4) and 73% men (11).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Among the 15 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Music Education Graduates
Those who complete Music Education program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| 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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