California College of Music

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,910

27.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$32,546

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

47.4%

19 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

71.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80%

4 Graduates

About

California College of Music is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at California College of Music were Music Technology (6 degrees awarded) and General Music Performance (1 degrees).

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California College of Music. 42.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California College of Music is $17,910, which is $4,098 more than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California College of Music is $17,910, which is $4,098 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,546.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending California College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,910

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California College of Music was $17,910. The cost of tuition at California College of Music is $4,098 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California College of Music (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,546

2023 Value

3.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,546. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California College of Music grew by 3.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of California College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,984

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California College of Music was of $10,984 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California College of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at California College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.48% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

California College of Music received 19 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 46.2% annual growth. Out of those 19 applicants, 9 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7 students enrolled at California College of Music in 2023.

California College of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 33.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 19

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California College of Music was 47.4% (9 admissions from 19 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 46.2%, while admissiomns remained the same.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California College of Music in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California College of Music had a total enrollment of 7 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California College of Music is 5 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 71.4% of students enrolled at California College of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California College of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% Black or African American and 28.6% White.

Students enrolled at California College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (13%) and Black or African American Female (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College of Music in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7 students. The full-time enrollment at California College of Music is 5 and the part-time enrollment is 2.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California College of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

22%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California College of Music was 22%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California College of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4 enrolled students
White
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California College of Music is 57.1% Black or African American and 28.6% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from California College of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California College of Music is hispanic or latino (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at California College of Music is Music Technology (6 degrees awarded), followed by General Music Performance (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California College of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of Music are Graphic designers (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at California College of Music in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of Music are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at California College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California College of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at California College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California College of Music.

Most Common (2023)

Music Technology
6 degrees awarded
General Music Performance
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at California College of Music was Music Technology with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at California College of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at California College of Music, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California College of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at California College of Music in Music Technology, which is 1 times approximately the same the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at California College of Music in Music Technology, which is 1 times approximately the same the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 100% of students graduating from California College of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California College of Music is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California College of Music is hispanic or latino (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California College of Music is black or african american female (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of Music is Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$137k

2023 Salaries

5.85%

decline from 2022

In 2023, California College of Music paid a median of $137k in salaries, a 5.85% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 142% growth between 2021 and 2022.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College of Music was Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.