by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 114 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in music from UCSD. This makes it the #270 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $21,592. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCSD music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in music from UCSD. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego 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 | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 83 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 8 |
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