Music Degree

The music program at Hendrix 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.

The Music program at Hendrix College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1939.

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Hendrix College

1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR

Hendrix College 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 Conway, AR, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Hendrix College yearly.

Areas of study available at Hendrix College include:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1130 to 1360 on the SAT, or 27 to 32 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of 83 percent of which only 30 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hendrix.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $36,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,500 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Hendrix College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hendrix College 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).