Music Therapy at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Music Therapy, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 music therapy degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Music Therapy Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Music Therapy program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 47 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 47 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music Therapy graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music Therapy graduates at Western Michigan University are 88% women (15) and 12% men (2).
Music Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 15 bachelor’s music therapy degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Music Therapy Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 2 master’s music therapy graduates at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Music Therapy program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Music Therapy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Music Therapists | $71,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Art Therapists | $40,748 |
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.