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 CSUMB ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at CSUMB was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #32 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Music Schools | 283 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Monterey Bay handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,009 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Books and Supplies | $864 | $864 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,413 | $16,413 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from CSUMB in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Monterey Bay with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CSUMB 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 CSUMB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University - Monterey Bay.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
