by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUN among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #57 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 57 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 11 of 56 |
The following degree levels are granted in music at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 49 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge handed out 102 bachelor’s degrees in music.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at CSUN earn a median of $37,776 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUN, music students borrow a median amount of $15,933 in student loans. This is lower than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
CSUN granted 56 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
Graduate study is also available at CSUN. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 49 |
