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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UCSD was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,536 a year. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, music students borrow a median amount of $18,938 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 $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of California - San Diego.
The music program at UCSD awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from UCSD in 2021 were men.
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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 99 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| Dance | 8 |
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