by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Cal State LA compares to other colleges that offer music.
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Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #257 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #37 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Value Music Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Value Music Schools | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, music students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Find out more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University-Los Angeles.
The music program at Cal State LA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 48 |
Cal State LA conferred 48 completions in music performance, general recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).