Music Degree

The music program at University of the Ozarks 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 Arkansas colleges that offer music degrees.

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University of the Ozarks (Ozarks)

218 College Dr, Melbourne, AR

Ozarks is a nonprofit private institution located in Clarksville, Arkansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Ozarks, with only about 630 students enrolled, offers a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Biology
• Business Administration
• Advertising and Marketing
• Elementary Education
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Ozarks. A score between 920 - 1095 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 85 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,300. Ozarks may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of the Ozarks Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (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).