Music Degree

The music program at Barnard 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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Barnard College

Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Barnard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. Over two thousand students enroll at Barnard College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Barnard College have an SAT score in a range of 1898 - 2190, or an ACT composite score in a range of 28 - 32. Only 25 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information regarding admissions can be found at barnard.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $8,800 for the year. Some students at Barnard College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Barnard College "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.barnard.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Barnard 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

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