Music Degree

The music program at Columbia College – South Carolina 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 South Carolina colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Columbia College – South Carolina is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 50 years.

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Columbia College – South Carolina

7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC

Columbia College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Columbia, SC and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Columbia College yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 900 - 1120 for the SAT exam. 69% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Columbia College participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.columbiasc.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College – South Carolina 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).