Overview

Music faculty are committed to the highest quality instruction in an environment that nurtures the intellectual and creative development of students

The Music program from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt offer degree concentrations in Music Studies (a general liberal arts degree), Applied Music (a degree focused on performance or composition), and Music Education (pre-credential). Students may pursue more than one concentration, and our program allows you the flexibility to explore classes within any of the options.

The core program provides a strong foundation in music theory, history, and ensemble performance, giving you the perfect base for either graduate study or other careers in music.

Careers

The graduates are highly prepared to pursue a variety of careers.

Arts Management
Choir Director
Composer / Arranger
Conductor
Credentialed Educator
Instrument Technician
Jazz / Commercial Performer
Keyboard Accompanist
Music Critic / Reviewer
Music Librarian
Music Merchandising
Musicologist
Music Publisher
Music Therapist
Orchestral Musician
Recording Engineer Producer
Studio (Private) Teacher

Accreditation

The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Harmonic Connections: Voice Leading

Form and Analysis

Post-Tonal Theory

Rock: An American Music

Music in World Culture

Jazz: An American Art Form

History of Music in European Tradition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Out-of-State

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8824 USD / year

≈ 8824 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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