by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for music, coming in at #8 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 8 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 2 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
Read more about UCSB UC Santa Barbara tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 52% of graduates 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 8 |