Music Degree

The music program at Mills 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 California colleges that offer music degrees.

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Mills College

12500 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA

Mills College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Oakland, California, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Mills College exceeds 1,600 per year.

Areas of study available at Mills College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Education
• Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to Mills College have an SAT score within the range of 1570 - 1910, or an ACT composite score between 24 - 29. This school accepts about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 13 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,000 annually. Students at Mills College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Mills College participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA's California Pacific Conference in Cross Country or Track & Field.

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

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.12
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.91

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