by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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CalArts ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #368 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #51 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 51 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 51 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 51 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 51 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 55 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 55 |
| Best Value Music Schools in California | 55 |
| College Major Best Value | 55 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 69 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 69 |
| Best Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 69 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 69 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of the Arts conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at CalArts earn a median of $23,180 a year. This is lower than $31,379, the median for all majors at CalArts.
To complete a bachelor’s at CalArts, music students accumulate a median of $23,125 in student loans. This is below $26,031, the typical median for all majors at CalArts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,850 | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
Read more about CalArts tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of music master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at CalArts were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at CalArts were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at California Institute of the Arts.
This music program at CalArts includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory and Composition | 27 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 11 |
| Music Performance, General | 9 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 |
CalArts conferred 27 completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
CalArts awarded 11 degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
CalArts conferred 9 degrees in music performance, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
CalArts granted 1 completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).