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Best Music Schools in California
Top Music programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 23
Avg major earnings: $63,041
Top Music Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $34,625 |
| 2 | USC #26 national | N/A |
| 3 | UC Berkeley #36 national | N/A |
| 4 | UC Davis #40 national | N/A |
| 5 | UC San Diego #57 national | N/A |
| 6 | San Diego State University #123 national | N/A |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $28,306 |
| 8 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | N/A |
| 9 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona #151 national | $50,200 |
| 10 | Chapman University #236 national | $33,946 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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