Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Cost & earnings at Abilene Christian University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
Music graduates earn a median $25,658 Across 1,080 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →ACU’s Bachelor of Arts in Music is an undergraduate degree for students seeking broad musical training grounded in performance, theory and music history. It suits students who want a flexible music education—without the performance/industry tracks of the Bachelor of Music—and who may pursue teaching, church music, performance or further study.
Programme overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Abilene Christian University is a four-year undergraduate program that combines general university study with a focused major. Degree requirements total 128 credit hours, comprised of 56 university hours, 60 major hours and 12 elective hours. ACU also offers a Bachelor of Music (a separate degree) that provides three tracks; the B.A. in Music does not have tracks.
What you'll study
Coursework balances musicianship, history and applied study. Example courses listed by the program include:
- Advanced Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training
- Music in World Cultures
- Music Literature and History
- Applied Lessons
A minor in music is available through the undergraduate catalog. Practical learning is emphasized through ensemble performance, study abroad opportunities (including a program in Leipzig, Germany), guest-artist concerts and master classes, tours with student ensembles, and attendance at professional conferences such as TMEA, NATS, CBDNA and NCUR.
Entry requirements
The program page directs prospective students to view the catalog and complete a request form for application information. Specific admission standards (test scores, auditions, prerequisites) are provided in the official catalog and by ACU admissions—applicants should consult those sources for exact requirements.
Career prospects
Graduates with a bachelor’s in music from ACU pursue a range of music-related roles. Positions highlighted by the program include:
- K–12 music teacher
- Band, orchestra or choir director
- Vocal coach
- Conductor
- Composer
- Studio musician
- Private lesson teacher
- Performer
- Church music director
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The program references faculty involvement in professional organizations and performance-based activities; students seeking financial support should review ACU’s institutional scholarships, performance scholarships and departmental awards in the university catalog or contact the music department and admissions office for current funding opportunities and audition-based scholarship information.
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