Music Degree

The music program at Washington & Jefferson 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer music degrees.

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Washington & Jefferson College (W&J)

155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Washington, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at W&J is nearly a thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs W&J offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. W&J has an acceptance rate of 43 percent of which only 14 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at washjeff.edu.

Tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $6,300. Washington & Jefferson College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The W&J Presidents participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.washjeff.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. W&J 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.52

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