Music Degree

The music program at Dillard University 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 Louisiana colleges that offer music degrees.

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Dillard University

923 Florida Blvd SE, Denham Springs, LA

Dillard University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in New Orleans, LA. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Dillard University.

Areas of study available at Dillard University include:

• Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students accepted to this school are between 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 1090 - 1410 on the SAT. 49% of those students that apply are admitted to Dillard University, of which 13% choose to attend.

The cost of tuition is approximately $16,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. The price of on-campus housing is about $7,000 annually. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Dillard University is the "Blue Devils", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.dillard.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dillard University 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

Salary & Wages

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.88

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