Music Theory and Composition Degree

The Music Theory and Composition degree track is an area of study emphasizing the practices, creation, and possibilities of music. Music theory can be unpacked into three primary components that include historical context, rudiments, and organization while composition is focused on the process of music creation. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer music theory and composition degrees.

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Webster University

One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO

Webster, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Louis, MO, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately 19,000 students are enrolled yearly at Webster.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Webster achieve an SAT score in a range of 1579 to 1878, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 39% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Webster. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,900. Some students at Webster University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about Webster may take a look at their website at http://www.webster.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Music Theory and Composition Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Webster University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Music Composers and Arrangers

Description

Write and transcribe musical scores.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, music composers and arrangers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $53680

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