by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Conducting Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3 degrees in conducting to qualified students.
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The conducting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Conducting Schools in California. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the conducting degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat San Francisco Conservatory of Music if you wish to pursue a degree in conducting. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFCM is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a degree in conducting from San Francisco Conservatory of Music
It is difficult to beat University of Redlands if you wish to pursue a degree in conducting. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Redlands.More information about a degree in conducting from University of Redlands
Explore all the Best Conducting Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 7 |
| Oregon | 587 | 6 |
Conducting is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,517 |
| Music Performance | 760 |
| Music Technology | 480 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 297 |
| Other Music | 116 |
| Stringed Instruments | 77 |
| Voice Performance | 75 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 46 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 31 |
| Jazz Studies | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
