We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Chico State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,089 a year. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, music students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at California State University - Chico.
Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Chico State in 2020-2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in music.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
White | 27 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 4 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Design & Applied Arts | 143 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 65 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
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