by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Music Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in music from UCLA. This makes it the #65 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,125 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from UCLA in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UCLA make a median salary of $15,520. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 music majors earned their master's degree from UCLA. 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 University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 149 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 121 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 94 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
