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68 Master's degrees in Music in California, United States
Music (Composition)
The Music (Composition) graduate program offered by the California State University Sacramento leading to the Master of Music degree is designed to provide opportunity for a variety of advanced studies in music.
Music
The Music programme at the University of California, Riverside offers a comprehensive exploration of musical arts. This undergraduate degree provides students with diverse performance opportunities and academic rigour. Study is typically conducted full-time on campus, allowing for deep engagement with the vibrant creative community.

Performance - Vocal, Choral and Opera
The Performance - Vocal, Choral and Opera programme at California State University Fullerton offer a variety of opportunities for singers.
Sacred Music
The Sacred Music MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in sacred music, choral conducting, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital.
Music
The Music programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive exploration of musical theory, history, and performance. This full-time degree provides students with a rigorous academic environment to develop their artistic and analytical skills. Students engage with diverse musical traditions at this world-renowned institution.
Music Scoring and Composition
The MA in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University provides students with focused training in music composition and production workflows, digital audio workstations, virtual instruments, and industry standard practices in music scoring for visual media.
Music Industry Administration
The Music Industry Administration program at California State University Northridge is an interdisciplinary professional program for students desiring an advanced degree in Music Industry Studies or Music Business.
Music
Music from University of California, Santa Cruz has emphases in composition, musicology/ethnomusicology, or performance practice, and integrates studies in performance, composition/analysis, and research.
Music-Jazz Studies
The Music-Jazz Studies Master is offered by San Diego State University. In addition to meeting the admission requirements listed above, students who seek a performance specialization must pass an audition.
Music
The Music Master is offered by San Diego State University. Students will apply and demonstrate proficiency in current and emerging technologies used in the process of carrying out jazz music research, analysis, performance, and composition.
Music
The Music program of study from University of California, Davis includes composition/theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, and conducting. Composition/theory emphasizes theory, analysis, and composition.

Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion
The Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Programme at California State University Fullerton offers an exciting and enriching variety of opportunities for a diverse education.
Musical Theatre
San Diego State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Musical Theatre has helped hundreds of students establish life-long careers as leaders in the world of Musical Theatre.
Music Industry
The creation and consumption of music is changing radically, and new business models and an ever-evolving tech industry have remade the music profession. Apply to the Music Industry MSc program offered at University of Southern California.
Music (Performance)
The graduate program leading to the Master of Music degree is designed to provide opportunities for a variety of advanced studies in music.
Jazz Studies
Jazz Studies from University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program, focusing on individual jazz instruction, jazz composition, jazz pedagogy, jazz ensemble development, and ensembles, coupled with traditional music history. Two graduate recitals are required.
Music (Conducting)
The graduate program leading to the Master of Music degree is designed to provide opportunities for a variety of advanced studies in music.
Music
With Claremont Graduate University (CGU)’s Master of Arts in Music, you will develop the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience to pursue a serious career in professional music.

Music
The Music degree at California State University Fullerton offers two concentrations: theory/composition and performance.
Music Teaching and Learning
Music Teaching and Learning from University of Southern California is to prepare the student for an advanced level of pre-college teaching and leadership in the music education profession by developing core knowledge and expertise in pedagogical skills and scholarship.