by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for music, coming in at #93 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 93 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 14 of 56 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Professional Certificate | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees in music.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,226 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, music graduates take on a median debt of $20,976 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
Read more about USC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
USC conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
USC granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
USC granted 9 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
USC conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in stringed instruments recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
USC conferred 9 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
USC awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
USC conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 31 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 19 |
