Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Music

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k

11 Ranked Colleges
116 Degrees Awarded
$35,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 27,047 people earned their degree in music, making the major the 40th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, music graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,639 and had an average of $28,653 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 3,681 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $20,710 and $32,646 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 116 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,544 and $133,402 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in music. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality music programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the music program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

Featured schools near , edit

One Size Does Not Fit All

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Music Rankings Other Ranking Categories

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 11 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music (Income $75-$110k) in California

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality
$55,011 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stanford University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 5 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also took the #1 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music at Stanford University

#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality
$28,131 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$43,798 Average Early-Career Earnings

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music at University of California - Los Angeles

#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#4 in overall quality
$29,347 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #3 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 10 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music at University of California - Berkeley

#4

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
#9 in overall quality
$28,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 3 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

Full UC Davis Music Report

#5

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#10 in overall quality
$28,686 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Riverside. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #10 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music at University of California - Riverside

#6

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
#7 in overall quality
$28,456 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s music degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music at UC Irvine

#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality
$28,670 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. UCSB is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also took the #6 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670.

Read more about Music at University of California - Santa Barbara

#8

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
#5 in overall quality
$28,631 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of California - San Diego came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 14 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - San Diego Music Report

#9

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#9 in overall quality
$28,952 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 4 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also took the #9 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music at UC Santa Cruz

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality
$48,715 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees
$37,208 Average Early-Career Earnings

University of Southern California landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #2 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music at University of Southern California

#11

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
#8 in overall quality
$53,466 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, California Institute of the Arts did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Doctorate in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Valencia, California, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

CalArts also took the #8 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CalArts are $53,466.

Read more about Music at CalArts

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Featured Performing Arts Schools

Southern New Hampshire University

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs ... Learn More >

Find Schools Near You

Explore Schools

College Factual provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.

© College Factual – All Rights Reserved.