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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 171 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from SDSU. This makes it the #145 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 SDSU is $20,440. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, music students borrow a median amount of $24,325 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from SDSU in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of music master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 257 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Dance | 5 |
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