by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #27 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for music, placing at #166 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 166 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 29 of 56 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach awarded 108 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Cal State Long Beach ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #27 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 27 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $28,306 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach, music students borrow a median amount of $20,550 in student loans. This is higher than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Cal State Long Beach granted 101 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 18 |
