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 South Carolina colleges that offer music theory and composition degrees.

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Converse College

1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC

Converse College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Spartanburg, SC, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Converse College is nearly 1,300 annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to Converse College. Scores within the range of 19 - 28 on the ACT or 935 - 1229 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying. Of those accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at converse.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Converse College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Converse College is the "Valkyries", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA.

Students should visit the school's http://www.converse.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Music Theory and Composition Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Converse College offers a bachelor's degree program in music theory and composition.

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

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $44990

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