by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CalArts. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #34 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CalArts among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #301 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 301 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 42 of 56 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at CalArts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of the Arts awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in music.
CalArts ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 34 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 47 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 258 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at CalArts earn a median of $23,180 a year. This is lower than $31,379, the median for all majors at CalArts.
To complete a bachelor’s at CalArts, music students accumulate a median of $23,125 in student loans. This is below $26,031, the typical median for all majors at CalArts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,850 | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
Read more about CalArts tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts are White. About 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CalArts awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
CalArts awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
CalArts conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
CalArts awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at CalArts. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 3 |
