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 SFCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, SFCM came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Certificate Schools | 8 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Music Schools | 19 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in music from SFCM. This makes it the #17 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,916 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFCM, music students borrow a median amount of $77,577 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at SFCM is $916 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,800 | $52,800 |
| Fees | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,200 | $20,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from SFCM in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SFCM 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 SFCM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at SFCM make a median salary of $35,025. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 56 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SFCM, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
