Music Degree

The music program at Waldorf 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 Iowa colleges that offer music degrees.

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Waldorf College (UIU)

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA

Waldorf College is a private institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Forest City, Iowa, in a predominantly rural area. Waldorf College, with only around 640 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Communications
• Psychology
• Education
• Nutrition and Wellness Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 - 24 on the ACT or 751 - 1077 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 49 percent of which only 17 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at Waldorf College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Waldorf College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.waldorf.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

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