by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at SFCM. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SFCM as a strong choice for music, ranked #359 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 359 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 50 of 58 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at SFCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music awarded 64 master’s degrees in music.
SFCM is in the top 10% of the country for music at the master’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in California | 12 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 136 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of music master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at SFCM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SFCM granted 21 master’s completions in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (33%).
SFCM awarded 11 master’s completions in music technology recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
SFCM granted 11 master’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
SFCM awarded 6 master’s completions in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
SFCM awarded 5 master’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (60%).
SFCM granted 4 master’s completions in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
SFCM granted 3 master’s degrees in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
SFCM conferred 3 master’s degrees in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in music.
SFCM is a solid choice among schools offering music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate degree graduates at SFCM are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a graduate certificate 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 |
SFCM conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in keyboard instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
SFCM conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
SFCM granted 1 graduate certificate completion in woodwind instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music awarded 30 professional certificate degrees in music.
SFCM is not currently ranked for music at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of music professional certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of music professional certificate degree graduates at SFCM were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a professional certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SFCM awarded 13 professional certificate degrees in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (38%).
SFCM granted 12 professional certificate degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
SFCM granted 2 professional certificate degrees in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
SFCM conferred 1 professional certificate completion in keyboard instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
SFCM conferred 1 professional certificate degree in percussion instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
SFCM awarded 1 professional certificate completion in woodwind instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SFCM. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 56 |
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