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Music at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Music at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona sits in Pomona, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 music degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Many students take online classes at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Among 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #21 of 77
Best Value California #24 of 57
Best Value Far Western (Region) #29 of 77
Best Value Nationwide #73 of 421
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #111 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Music at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $20,976
2 years $29,322
3 years $45,163
4 years $50,200
5 years $48,450

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $50,200, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 42% women (18) and 58% men (25).

Music Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Among the 43 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 42% were women (18) and 58% were men (25).

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 3
Asian 7
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*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 Polytechnic University-Pomona

The Music program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 43

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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

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