Music Degree

The music program at Nyack 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 New York colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Nyack College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 63 years.

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Nyack College

170 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Nyack College is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Nyack, NY, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Nyack College is nearly 3,300 per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 780 to 1020 on the SAT and in a range of 17 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Nyack College. More information regarding Nyack College admissions can be found via their primary portal.

The cost of tuition is approximately $24,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Nyack College. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Nyack College Purple Pride participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's website today to view additional information and answers to an array of frequently asked questions about the college.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nyack College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.92
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.42

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