by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SFCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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SFCM is in the top 15% of the country for music. Specifically, it ranked #339 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SFCM earn a median of $26,772 a year. This is higher than $26,432, the median for all majors at SFCM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SFCM, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at SFCM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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 music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at SFCM were White. Roughly 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 music.
| 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of music master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at SFCM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
The music program at SFCM includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Stringed Instruments | 52 |
| Voice and Opera | 28 |
| Music Technology | 22 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 14 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 9 |
| Percussion Instruments | 8 |
| Brass Instruments | 7 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 7 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 6 |
SFCM conferred 52 completions in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (33%).
SFCM awarded 28 completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
SFCM granted 22 completions in music technology recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
SFCM granted 14 degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (79%).
SFCM conferred 9 completions in woodwind instruments recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
SFCM granted 8 completions in percussion instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
SFCM conferred 7 completions in brass instruments recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
SFCM conferred 7 degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
SFCM awarded 6 degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.