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, and more. We've also included details on how SBCC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The music major at SBCC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Music. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SBCC was $397 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,528 |
| Fees | $130 | $658 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
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SBCC 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 SBCC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of music associate's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Barbara City College with a associate's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 4 |
