by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Music Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in music from CSULB. This makes it the #84 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $18,352. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, music students borrow a median amount of $19,860 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from CSULB. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CSULB does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at CSULB make a median salary of $25,480. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
The music program at CSULB awarded 24 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 435 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 197 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 121 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Dance | 46 |
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