Music at California State University-Sacramento
If you are interested in studying Music, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 music degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento
Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 57 |
| Best Value | California | #22 of 57 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 423 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,569 |
| 2 years | $18,087 |
| 3 years | $23,658 |
| 4 years | $31,496 |
| 5 years | $32,255 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $31,496, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $16,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 49% women (24) and 51% men (25).
Music Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 39 bachelor’s music graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 54% were women (21) and 46% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 10 master’s music degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Music master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, 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-Sacramento
The Music program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 10 |
| Music Performance | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.