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 UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 128 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #74 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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The music program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC Santa Cruz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz 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 following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 188 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 114 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 109 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
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