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. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #335 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #37 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
| Best Music Schools | 335 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in music from Cal State LA. This makes it the #67 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 Cal State LA is $21,509. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Cal State LA. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Of the 23 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 194 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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