by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #80 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 80 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 13 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for music at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UCLA is in the top 5% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $37,229 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA, music students borrow a median amount of $23,119 in student loans. This is higher than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Find out more about UCLA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UCLA conferred 40 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (35%).
UCLA awarded 22 bachelor’s completions in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (27%).
UCLA granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
UCLA conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 15 |
