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- School Code: 233700
- Phone: (800) 475-2001
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
72.64%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,526Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Music Degree
The music program at Bethany Lutheran 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 Minnesota colleges that offer music degrees.
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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)
1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, MN
Bethany Lutheran College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, approximately 600 students, maintained by BLC.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs BLC offers:
- Communication, General
- Business Administration
- Psychology
- Biology
- Music
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 - 27 on the ACT exam. 84% of those who apply are accepted to Bethany Lutheran College, of which 43% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,500 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The Bethany Lutheran College "Vikings" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Softball (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.blc.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethany Lutheran College offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 6 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Music program at BLC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Bethany Lutheran College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bethany Lutheran College may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethany Lutheran College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball