Music Education at Western Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music Education, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 music education degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Music Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 332 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #92 of 154 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music Education graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music Education graduates at Western Carolina University are 56% women (9) and 44% men (7).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 16 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Those who complete Music Education program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Music Education majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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