by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State LA highly for music, ranked #234 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 234 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 33 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Cal State LA is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 31 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 40 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, music students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cal State LA conferred 25 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 24 |