Music Degree

The music program at Franklin Pierce 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer music degrees.

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Franklin Pierce University

456 High Street, Somersworth, NH

Franklin Pierce University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, which is a predominantly rural area. FPU has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs FPU offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are in the range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1280 - 1590 on the SAT exam. Approximately 90% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 18% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Students enrolled at Franklin Pierce University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Franklin Pierce University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the Franklin Pierce University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin Pierce 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

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