Music Degree

The music program at Central Baptist 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 Arkansas colleges that offer music degrees.

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Central Baptist College (CBC)

201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR

Central Baptist College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Conway, AR, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 700 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Organizational Behavior Studies
• Biblical Studies
• General Studies
• Data Processing
• Social Work

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students accepted to this school are between 19 - 23 on the ACT, or 1290 - 1580 on the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 68 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at cbc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

CBC has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the CBC website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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).