Music at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 126 music graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Long Beach’s Music program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #20 of 57 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #34 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 423 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,606 |
| 2 years | $15,552 |
| 3 years | $22,894 |
| 4 years | $28,306 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $28,306, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $20,550.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 42% women (53) and 58% men (73).
Music Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 108 bachelor’s music graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 45% were women (49) and 55% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 18 master’s music graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Music master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 23%.*
*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-Long Beach
The Music program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 7 |
| Music Performance | 119 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at California State University-Long Beach pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, 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
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