Music Degree

The music program at Castleton State 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 Vermont colleges that offer music degrees.

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Castleton State College (Bennington)

One College Drive, Bennington, VT

Castleton State College, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Castleton, VT, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Castleton State College has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,200.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1290 to 1580 on the SAT and in a range of 18 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 90 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Castleton State College, with 28 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $10,000 and nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,500 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Castleton State College "Spartans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students who wish to view more about Castleton State College can visit their website at http://www.castleton.edu.

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).