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Music Theory & Composition at California Institute of the Arts

9 Bachelor's Degrees
21 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in music composition.

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Music Theory & Composition Degrees Available at CalArts

CalArts Music Composition Rankings

The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for music composition list. It is also ranked #9 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 17
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 18
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Schools 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 43
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 44
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools 48
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 51
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 52
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 52
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Schools 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 53
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 53
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Schools 59
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 73
Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges for Veterans 78
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 80
Best Music Theory & Composition Schools 84
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 91
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 92
Highest Paid Music Theory & Composition Graduates 107
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 107
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 108
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 108
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 109
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 109
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 110

Popularity of Music Composition at CalArts

During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in music composition from CalArts. This makes it the #3 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music composition in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

CalArts Music Composition Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music composition majors at California Institute of the Arts.

CalArts Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 music composition majors earned their bachelor's degree from CalArts. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.

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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 composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 0

CalArts Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in music composition from CalArts. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.

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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 composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Majors Similar to Music Composition

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 13
General Music 10
Jazz Studies 6

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