Music Education at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Music Education, take a look at what Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 music education degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Studying Online at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Music Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music Education graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Education graduates at Western Michigan University are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 25 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Students who finish Music Education program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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