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Music Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 3,612 students earned their Music degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Music is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,679
Associate Degree 1,149
Master’s Degree 498
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 110
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 43

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 26.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in California

134,410 people in the state and 1,213,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music.

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Wages for Music Jobs in California

Music grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

705 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

In their early career, LA Film School grads earn an average salary of $26,244. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
410 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, SFCM grads earn an average salary of $31,843.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,054.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Musicians Institute

Hollywood
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
714 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $25,327 after graduation. 9% of the teachers are full time.

Music Careers in CA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Music Directors and Composers 4% $51,610
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Fine & Studio Arts 6,381
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3,916
Design & Applied Arts 3,773
Drama & Theater Arts 2,820
General Visual & Performing Arts 1,179
Dance 483
Arts & Media Management 309
Other Visual Art 79

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