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General Contact
- School Code: 173400
- Phone: (847) 965-8061
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
53.64%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,298Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Music Degree
The music program at North Central 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 Illinois colleges that offer music degrees.
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North Central College (NCC)
8057 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL
North Central College, located in Naperville, Illinois, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1861 and originally known as Plainfield College. The school has had two name and location changes over the years, with the final one taking place in 1926. The school is located the a 19th century settlement that is considered among the best places to live in America. The picturesque backdrop provides a quaint atmosphere for students while maintaining and active downtown city life through family owned shops and fine dining establishments. The school is dedicated to educating its students so that may become informed and productive members of society.
Academics
North Central College provides students with a liberal arts education that allows students to choose from one of 55 offered majors. Such programs take approximately four years to complete and blend a mix of elective, general education, and lower and upper division courses to form a curriculum. Students may also choose to take on additional courses and earn a minor degree in an additional area of study. Minor degrees are useful for exploring secondary interests or studying an area that augments one's major. Graduate level programs are also available.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at North Central are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an advisor prior to submitting an application for admission. Students may submit a physical or digital copy of the application, and the information provided, along with transcripts and tests scores, will be used to determine if a student will be admitted for the following fall semester.
Students will also participate in an admissions interview, the substance of which will also be taken into consideration when determining enrollment. Application are reviewed and responded to as promptly as possible, with admitted students receiving confirmation and additional information to start their academic careers. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarship. Student in need of financial assistance must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of each academic year in order to be considered.
Students Enrolled in the Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NCC offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Music program at NCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 790
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.88
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.90
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates NCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, North Central College may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
North Central College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling