Music Degree

The music program at Rice 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 Texas colleges that offer music degrees.

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Rice University

7651 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX

Rice University is a nonprofit private institution located in Houston, Texas and provides a large number of program options for students. Over five thousand students enroll at Rice University per year.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 30 - 34 on the ACT or 1980 - 2290 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Only 19 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found at futureowls.rice.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $39,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $9,100. Students at Rice University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Rice University Owls participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-A)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.rice.edu.

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.01

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