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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Music Schools | 246 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in music from Sac State. This makes it the #241 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,391 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
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 | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Sac State. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Sac State in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Sac State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 72 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 57 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
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