by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SFCM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #36 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SFCM as a strong choice for music, ranked #369 out of 416 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Music Schools 369 of 416 Best Music Schools in California 51 of 56
The following degree levels are offered in music at SFCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 56 Master’s 64 Graduate Certificate 3 Professional Certificate 30
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in music.
SFCM is in the top 5% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SFCM earn a median of $26,772 a year. This is higher than $26,432, the median for all majors at SFCM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SFCM, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at SFCM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $49,300 $54,400 Fees $1,750 $1,750
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at SFCM were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SFCM awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in stringed instruments recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (29%).
SFCM awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in music technology recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
SFCM conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
SFCM granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (83%).
SFCM awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
SFCM granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
SFCM awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
SFCM conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
SFCM awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SFCM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Music 64 Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music 3 Professional Certificate Degrees in Music 30
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