Music Degree

The music program at Ulster County Community College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer music degrees.

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Ulster County Community College (SUNY Ulster)

7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY

Start here. Go far. This is the motto adhered to by the SUNY Ulster College as it continues to provide accessible, affordable and excellent education responsive to the needs of the community. SUNY Ulster serves as one of the branch campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY). This campus is situated in the Hudson Valley, a rural area proximal to the cities of Kingston, Woodstock and New Paltz.

As a comprehensive two-year institution, SUNY Ulster offers multitude of programs designed cultivate the knowledge and competence of the students as preparation for a professional career or higher education. Students who opt to pursue a four-year course can transfer to some of the leading four-year public and private colleges across the state and the nation. Online and distance learning opportunities are also available for students who require flexibility in education.

SUNY Ulster is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Moreover, the Nursing program and Veterinary Technology Program of this college is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and American Veterinary Medical Association, respectively. 

In addition to its academic programs, SUNY Ulster offers several special programs for high school students and adults, who wish to take college courses, enhance their skills and learn new disciplines. These programs are made accessible to the community with scholarships and financial assistance. 

SUNY Ulster values academic excellence in the same way it considers arts and athletics as essential part of the institution. This college showcases artistic expression and innovation through the Quimby Theater and Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery. It is also a home to the Senators athletic team competing in different sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball and softball.

Academics http://www.sunyulster.edu/academics/

Admission http://www.sunyulster.edu/admissions/

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ulster County Community College offers an associate's degree program in music.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.15

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).