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Bachelor of Music in Voice
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 120-unit Bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Music (Voice) offered through the Department of Music at Sacramento State.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Music in Voice. Apply skills related to 120-unit degree with 71 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Music
- Major coursework includes Contemporary Music Theory and Musicianship. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Creative Producer
- Content Designer
- Media Coordinator
- Production Assistant
Curriculum
- 120-unit degree with 71 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Music. Major coursework includes Contemporary Music Theory and Musicianship
- Instrumentation and Arranging
- Fundamentals of Conducting
- Basic Piano for Majors and Diction For Singers
- remaining units are general education and electives. The requirements also mention a recital.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
- Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
- Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen), lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
- Portfolio of Work
How to apply
- Review the Music in Voice admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,960 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music in Voice. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,960 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50. A portfolio is required.