Music Degree

The music program at Missouri Valley 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 Missouri colleges that offer music degrees.

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Missouri Valley College

Also known as Missouri Southern

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO

Missouri Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Marshall, MO and operated as a private institution. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Missouri Valley College.

Areas of study available at Missouri Valley College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 820 to 995 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 50 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 42 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at moval.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Missouri Valley College Vikings participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri Valley 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).