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Music in California

Music Schools in California

3,555 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Music is the 40th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in California

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 570
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58

Gender Distribution

In California, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 33.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in California

In this state, there are 134,410 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in California

In this state, music grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
410 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. This public school has an average net price of $5,385.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $7,485. The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Azusa Pacific.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,263.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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Music Careers in CA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Music Directors and Composers 4% $51,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 773
Fine & Studio Arts 386
Drama & Theater Arts 351
Design & Applied Arts 194
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Dance 59
Other Visual Art 22

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