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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.18%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

83%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

26:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,452

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Music Degree

The music program at California State University – East Bay 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.

The Music program at California State University – East Bay is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 55 years.

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California State University – East Bay

800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA

History

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) was founded in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. Over the following years the school has had many location and name changes. In 1961 the school moved to Hayward Hills and was renamed Alameda State College, in 1963 it was once again renamed, this time to California State College at Hayward.

In 1972 the school was granted University Status and changed its name to California State University, Hayward. In 2005, the school, with a new mission to serve the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, changed its name to the current CSUEB.

CSUEB operates locations in Hayward, Oakland and Concord California, and serves over 13,000 students annually and is one of a few schools in the California State University System to utilize the quarter system.

Academics

CSUEB offers over 100 career oriented programs and is known for its College of Business and Economics, its Education Department and Music Department. CSUEB is considered a top-tier masters granting school.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Freshman applicants interested in enrolling at CSUEB must meet the following requirements:

  • High School graduate/GED
  • Complete a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Have a qualifying eligibility index (GPA plus ACT or SAT test score)

Graduate and transfer admissions will have separate requirements which are available on the website.

Financial aid is available in a variety of forms to qualifying students. To determine eligibility students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The CSUEB Pioneers are Members of the NCAA Division II and compete in the CCAA.

Athletics programs offered:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – East Bay has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree7
Master's Degree4

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black1
Hispanic1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White1
Non Resident Alien5
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Music program at California State University – East Bay, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates California State University – East Bay accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, California State University – East Bay may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

California State University – East Bay is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo