California Private Bachelor's Music Universities

Compare 66 programs at 46 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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46 universities · ranked best first

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,365/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $86,522
Students: 5,671

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University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,447/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $78,445
Students: 3,204

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University of Redlands

Redlands, California · Private University · Est. 1907

US #327 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,031/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $72,690
Students: 2,049

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California Baptist University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1950

US #345 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,285/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $61,504
Students: 8,179

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University of La Verne

La Verne, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #357 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,161/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $65,464
Students: 3,050

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Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California · Private University · Est. 1899

US #362 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,212/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $66,677
Students: 2,759

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Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1865

US #416 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $48,381/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $78,349
Students: 7,094

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Chapman University

Orange, California · Private University · Est. 1861

US #436 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $46,555/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $70,070
Students: 7,478

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Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1925

US #482 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,413/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $72,379
Students: 1,719

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La Sierra University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1922

US #504 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $45,566/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $61,824
Students: 1,116

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Biola University

La Mirada, California · Private University · Est. 1908

US #523 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $31,495/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $56,778
Students: 3,474

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California · Private University · Est. 1863

US #560 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,378/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $78,812
Students: 1,947

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #600 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $50,062/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $109,183
Students: 6,552

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Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California · Private University · Est. 1944

US #637 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,630/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $58,896
Students: 1,544

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William Jessup University

Rocklin, California · Private University · Est. 1939

US #643 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,062/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $56,257
Students: 1,294

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California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California · Private University · Est. 1959

US #644 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,109/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,712
Students: 2,296

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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private University · Est. 1937

US #652 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $58,098/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $82,939
Students: 3,553

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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1902

US #668 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,729/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $63,998
Students: 3,188

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1929

US #813 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $40,613/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,008
Students: 3,587

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Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, California · Private University · Est. 1920

US #910 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,241/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $59,541
Students: 1,933

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Westmont College

Santa Barbara, California · Private University · Est. 1937

US #928 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,053/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $64,778
Students: 1,302

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Pitzer College

Claremont, California · Private University · Est. 1963

US #943 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,191/yr
Admission rate: 25%
Earnings (10yr): $69,512
Students: 1,227

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Music programmes report a median $27,204 two years after finishing, across 427 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,858.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Bachelor's Music universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern California, Stanford University, University of San Diego. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Bachelor's Music universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Bachelor's Music universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Bachelor's Music universities in California

This page lists private Bachelor's Music universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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