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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from UCSB. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $22,669. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSB. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Music from UCSB in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 184 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 119 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 21 |
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