Music Degree

The music program at Xavier University 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 Ohio colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at XU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 2007.

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Xavier University (XU)

7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH

Xavier University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Xavier University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 7,000.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 - 1810 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Xavier University. 70% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $34,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,200. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The XU "Musketeers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the XU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. XU 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

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