Music Degree

The music program at Yuba College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer music degrees.

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Yuba College

2088 N Beale Rd, Marysville, CA

Situated due north of the capital of Sacramento, Yuba College in Marysville California provides a nice array of study programs in the departments of math and science, business, technology, social sciences, physical education, fine arts, and language arts. Both certificates and associate’s degrees are offered at the school, with the allowance made for transfer to a four-year college.

While it doesn’t offer athletic programs, the college does provide students with flexibility when it comes to taking courses. Students can take weekend classes, online courses and sessions on campus that last up to three weeks.

The Upward Bound program at the school is designed to aid students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their academic and career goals.  Students who come from low-income households can hone their math and science skills through the MESA program at the college.

The school, which is located in a small-town setting, was founded in 1927. In-state tuition for students is much lower than the tuition is for students attending from out of state. In-state students pay $46 per unit while out-of-state students pay $190 per unit. Students enrolled at the school number about 8,700 and the retention rate is just over 60%. The school is located at 2088 North Beale Road in Marysville. Contact the college by phoning 530-741-6700.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Yuba College offers an associate's degree program in music.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).