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, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from SFSU. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, music students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 San Francisco State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from SFSU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The music program at SFSU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 247 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 202 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 99 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 56 |
| Dance | 10 |
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