Music Theory and Composition Degree

The Music Theory and Composition degree track is an area of study emphasizing the practices, creation, and possibilities of music. Music theory can be unpacked into three primary components that include historical context, rudiments, and organization while composition is focused on the process of music creation. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer music theory and composition degrees.

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Capital University

2800 13th Street S.W., Canton, OH

Capital University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbus, OH, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Capital University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Capital University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 1450 to 1780 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of acceptance. Capital University admits around 80% of applicants annually. Of those applicants accepted, about 23% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at capital.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $4,300 annually. Capital University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Capital University "Crusaders" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Capital University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Music Composers and Arrangers

Description

Write and transcribe musical scores.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, music composers and arrangers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 150

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