by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Music Schools | 116 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in music from CalArts. This makes it the #48 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CalArts is $18,896. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CalArts was $1,815 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
Learn more about CalArts tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from CalArts. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the CalArts music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CalArts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at CalArts make a median salary of $17,850. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from CalArts in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 52 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
