Music Degree

The music program at Albright 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer music degrees.

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Albright College

1920 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

Albright College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Reading, PA, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Albright College is nearly 2,400 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Albright College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 960 - 1150 for the SAT exam and between 19 - 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Albright College. 48% of those who apply are admitted to Albright College, of which 16% choose to enroll.  Additional information regarding admissions can be found by reaching out to Albright College or by requesting it here.

Tuition is approximately $37,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,600 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Albright College "Lions" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Albright College can visit their website at albright.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albright College offers a bachelor'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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.66

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