by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Sacramento State as a strong choice for music, coming in at #99 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 99 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 16 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Sacramento State is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 12 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,496 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, music graduates take on a median debt of $16,500 in student loans. This is below $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Learn more about Sacramento State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were White. Roughly 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Sacramento State conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 10 |
