Music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music is located in San Francisco, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 153 music degrees were awarded at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
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Online Class Availability at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Music Rankings at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
These rankings give you a sense of how San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #53 of 57 |
| Best Value | California | #53 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Graduates of San Francisco Conservatory of Music’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 | $20,970 |
| 2 years | $21,609 |
| 3 years | $24,055 |
| 4 years | $26,772 |
| 5 years | $35,964 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from San Francisco Conservatory of Music report median earnings of $26,772, compared with $26,432 for all San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from San Francisco Conservatory of Music stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music graduates at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are 45% women (69) and 55% men (84).
Music Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Of the 56 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 34% were women (19) and 66% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, below the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Among the 64 master’s music degrees awarded at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 48% were women (31) and 52% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 24 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Music master’s degree recipients at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, higher than 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The Music program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory & Composition | 6 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 14 |
| Voice Performance | 28 |
| Jazz Studies | 7 |
| Stringed Instruments | 52 |
| Music Technology | 22 |
| Brass Instruments | 7 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 9 |
| Percussion Instruments | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music go on to a range of careers. 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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