Music Degree

The music program at Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Oklahoma Baptist University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 64 years.

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Also known as OSU-Oklahoma City

900 N Portland, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University exceeds 1,800 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 970 to 1190 on the SAT, or 21 to 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 66% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at Oklahoma Baptist University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Oklahoma Baptist University is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

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

Students can visit the school's http://www.okbu.edu to see additional information.

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.62

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