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Music Schools in California

Jobs for Music Grads in California

There are 114,520 people in the state and 1,242,330 people in the nation working in Music jobs.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Music Jobs in California

In this state, Music grads earn an average of $103,828. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,206.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 22 colleges in California offering Music degrees. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $20,763 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 50%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

Musicians Institute

Hollywood

The school admits about 71% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,400 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,415 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 52%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,382 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,384 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#21

Stanford University

Stanford

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Music Careers in CA

Some of the careers Music majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Musicians and Singers 7% $96,571
Music Directors and Composers 6% $66,915
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Sound Engineering Technicians -1% $66,427
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio -3% $87,328

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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