Music Degree

The music program at Livingstone 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 North Carolina colleges that offer music degrees.

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Livingstone College

1305 Coliseum BLVD, Greensboro, NC

Livingstone College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Many 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 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Livingstone College has an annual student enrollment of over 1,200.

Areas of study offered at Livingstone College include but are not limited to:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Social Work
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Livingstone College have an SAT score in a range of 985 - 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 13 - 18. Approximately 50% of all students that applied were accepted at Livingstone College, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $17,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Students at Livingstone College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Livingstone College Blue Bears participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Livingstone College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.14

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