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.
Featured schools near , edit
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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.