by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Riverside. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #33 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Riverside highly for music, ranked #256 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 256 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 35 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for music at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UC Riverside ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #33 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 33 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 44 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Riverside, music students accumulate a median of $26,651 in student loans. This is higher than $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Read more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 65% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 4 |