Western Michigan University: Music Ranking 2024

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in the USAWestern Michigan University is a medium-sized public college offering a number of disciplines along with music majors and located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school was opened in 1903 and is presently offering certificates, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 13 music programs.

Western Michigan University is a little bit expensive: tuition varies around $20,000 a year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Michigan listing.

It is reported that Western Michigan University area is dangerous - the school is reported to have a poor rating for campus safety.

Based on 59 evaluation criteria, Western Michigan University music program ranks in Top 100 Music Schools in the United States and The Third Best Music School in Michigan. Major competing music schools for this college are Northwestern University in Evanston and University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Check the details about all twelve competitors and offered music majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

Third Best Music School in Michigan
#12 Music School in the Midwest
#54 Music School in USA

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State Ranking

Best Music Therapy Program in Michigan
Best Voice & Opera Program in Michigan
Second Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in Michigan
Third Best Music History & Literature Program in Michigan
Third Best Music Pedagogy Program in Michigan
Third Best Music Conducting Program in Michigan
Third Best Jazz Studies Program in Michigan
Third Best Music Theory & Composition Program in Michigan
Third Best Piano & Organ Program in Michigan
Third Best General Music Program in Michigan
Third Best Music Performance Program in Michigan

Regional Ranking

Second Best Music Therapy Program in the Midwest
#5 Music Conducting Program in the Midwest
#5 Voice & Opera Program in the Midwest
#6 Piano & Organ Program in the Midwest
#7 Music Management & Merchandising Program in the Midwest
#7 Jazz Studies Program in the Midwest
#9 Music Theory & Composition Program in the Midwest
#10 Music History & Literature Program in the Midwest
#11 Music Performance Program in the Midwest
#12 General Music Program in the Midwest
#12 Music Pedagogy Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#13 Music Therapy Program in USA
#22 Music Conducting Program in USA
#23 Jazz Studies Program in USA
#23 Piano & Organ Program in USA
#23 Voice & Opera Program in USA
#29 Music Management & Merchandising Program in USA
#37 Music Theory & Composition Program in USA
#41 Music History & Literature Program in USA
#43 Music Pedagogy Program in USA
#49 Music Performance Program in USA
#49 General Music Program in USA

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Also, check how Western Michigan University is ranking among graduate schools in Michigan.