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. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 56 students received their master’s degree in music from CSUN. This makes it the #21 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $17,822. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUN make a median salary of $32,317 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUN, music students borrow a median amount of $15,933 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 State University - Northridge.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from CSUN. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of music master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 307 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 77 |
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