Music Degree

The music program at Spelman 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 Georgia colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Spelman College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 52 years.

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Spelman College

812 Lambert Dr., Atlanta, GA

Spelman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Atlanta, GA. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Spelman College yearly.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Spelman College. Scores between 20 - 24 on the ACT or 940 - 1110 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Spelman College admits approximately 40% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 27% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at spelman.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Some students at Spelman College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Spelman College Jaguars participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.spelman.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spelman College offers a bachelor's degree program in music.

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 330

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