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Music at California State University-Chico

If you are interested in studying Music, take a look at what California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 music degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.

Studying Online at California State University-Chico

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Music Graduates from California State University-Chico

Graduates of California State University-Chico’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$18,089
2 years	$20,596
3 years	$30,578
4 years	$30,062
5 years	$39,537

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from California State University-Chico earn a median of $30,062, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from California State University-Chico stands at $24,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at California State University-Chico are 36% women (10) and 64% men (18).

Music Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico

Of the 28 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 36% were women (10) and 64% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 43% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at California State University-Chico

This Music program at California State University-Chico includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	28

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.