Music Degree

The music program at Young Harris 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 Georgia colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Young Harris College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 22 years.

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Young Harris College (YHC)

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA

Young Harris College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Young Harris, Georgia, in a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, approximately 820 students, maintained by Young Harris College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs YHC offers:

• Liberal Arts
• Biology
• Business Administration
• English

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at this school scored between 1330 to 1648 on the SAT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at YHC, with 29% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,700 per year. Some students at YHC may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The YHC "Mountain Lions" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer

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

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 330

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