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. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Music Schools | 136 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in music from CSUN. This makes it the #21 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 CSUN is $18,226. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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The music program at CSUN awarded 132 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at CSUN make a median salary of $37,985. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 music majors earned their master's degree from CSUN. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 318 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
