Music Degree

The music program at Westminster College – New Wilmington 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.

The Music program at Westminster College – New Wilmington is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 67 years.

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Westminster College – New Wilmington

421 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Westminster 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 New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. About 1,600 students enroll at Westminster College yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Westminster College earn an SAT score between 1450 - 1768, or an ACT composite score in a range of 22 - 26. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 15 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Westminster College is the "Titans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.westminster.edu to view additional information.

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).