by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how CSUN stacks up against peers offering music.
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CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #74 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best Value Music Schools in California | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at CSUN earn a median of $37,776 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUN, music students borrow a median amount of $15,933 in student loans. This is lower than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
Read more about CSUN tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of music master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at CSUN were White. About 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University-Northridge.
This music program at CSUN breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 86 |
CSUN granted 86 degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).