by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SFCM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #62 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at SFCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SFCM ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #62 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SFCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,432 a year. This is higher than $26,432, the median for all majors at SFCM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SFCM, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at SFCM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,300 | $54,400 |
| Fees | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SFCM are White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SFCM granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in stringed instruments recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (29%).
SFCM conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in music technology recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
SFCM granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
SFCM conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (83%).
SFCM conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
SFCM awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
SFCM awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in brass instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
SFCM granted 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
SFCM awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in woodwind instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SFCM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 30 |
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