Music Management Degree

The music management program at Ohio Northern University prepares students to work in the music industry as an agent or as a manager of a record label, as well as merchandising executive. Program courses include: instruction in business and financial management, marketing and fundraising, personnel management and labor relations, event promotion and management, music products merchandising, artist agency and promotion, music law, and applications to specific activities such as managing theaters, recording studios and companies, and bands. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer music management degrees.

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Ohio Northern University (Northern)

1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH

Northern is a nonprofit private institution located in Ada, Ohio and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Northern has an annual student enrollment of about 3,600.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Northern. A score between 1580 - 1900 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 27% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at onu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Some students at Northern may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Ohio Northern University is the "Polar Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about Northern may visit their website at www.onu.edu/.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Music Directors

Description

Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, music directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $51270

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