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Bachelor of Music in BM
California State University, San Bernardino
- San Bernardino, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A professional music degree in performance or music education.
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 BM. Apply skills related to 125-128 unit degree with 79-82 major units
- Music theory I-IV
- musicianship I-IV and Western music history. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Professional classical performance
- Music teaching
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- 125-128 unit degree with 79-82 major units. Music theory I-IV
- musicianship I-IV and Western music history
- with a performance or pre-teaching credential concentration
- senior recital or music education senior project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants: minimum 2.5 GPA (US 4.0 scale)
- Official sealed secondary transcripts and diploma (or transfer transcripts)
- English proficiency proof
- Bank statement or financial support statement and passport copy
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA (first-year applicant from a foreign or US high school).
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Coursework equivalent to US senior high school (official sealed transcripts and diploma), transfer applicants with less or more than 60 semester units follow the lower/upper division transfer pages, financial support statement (bank statement) and passport copy
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 43
- Duolingo 95
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Music in BM admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. 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 | $21,214 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Bernardino Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 125 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,214 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,864 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 43, Duolingo 95. An interview is required.