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, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Music Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from UCSB. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
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Of the 30 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCSB, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music master's degrees went to men and 50% 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 University of California - Santa Barbara with a master'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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Dance | 11 |
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