by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in music from CalArts. This makes it the #48 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CalArts is $17,629. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's music program at CalArts make a median salary of $15,918. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CalArts, music students borrow a median amount of $23,125 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 Institute of the Arts.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from CalArts. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Music from CalArts in 2020-2021, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 73 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
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