Music graduates earn a median $25,658 Across 1,080 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →A liberal-arts music degree combining core musicianship with study in history, theory and applied performance. Suited to students who want hands-on ensemble and one-to-one mentorship while preparing for careers in performance, teaching, music entrepreneurship or further graduate study.
Coursework combines core musicianship with liberal-arts learning. Specific instructional areas called out by the program include music history, music theory and applied study (private or applied lessons). Students engage in frequent performance activity, from solo recitals to ensemble concerts, and the program offers a range of ensemble experiences that welcome participants from all majors and levels of experience.
The programme page directs prospective students to the college admissions resources for details on transcripts, the online application process, international admissions policies, financing and accommodations via the Center for Equal Access. Applicants should consult the admissions office or the college catalog for exact entrance criteria and to build a course plan with an advisor.
Alumni work as professional performers, music teachers, private studio owners and teachers, and managers of music organizations. Other graduates pursue further study in graduate programs across the country. The training supports roles that rely on performance, education, administration and entrepreneurial activity in music.
Music students are eligible to apply for the Sister Monica Laughlin Music Ensemble Scholarship. The college notes that 100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some form of scholarship, and reports an average for scholarships, grants and/or loans of $31,841; prospective students should contact the admissions and financial aid offices for current, individualized estimates.
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