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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for jazz majors, USC came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in jazz studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in jazz from USC. This makes it the #7 most popular school for jazz master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in jazz in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the jazz majors at University of Southern California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 jazz majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in jazz.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in jazz from USC in 2021, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in jazz.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 37 |
| Stringed Instruments | 31 |
| Voice Performance | 22 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 21 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 12 |
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