Music Degree

The music program at Ohio Wesleyan University 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 Ohio colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at OWU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1940.

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Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)

4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631, Steubenville, OH

OWU 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 Delaware, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Ohio Wesleyan University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Ohio Wesleyan University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University are between 22 - 29 on the ACT, or 1030 - 1300 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at OWU, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $42,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,900 for the year. Ohio Wesleyan University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for OWU is the "Battling Bishops", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

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).