Music Degree

The music program at Eastern Connecticut State 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 Connecticut colleges that offer music degrees.

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Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern)

97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Willimantic, Connecticut and publically funded. Eastern has an annual student enrollment of around 5,600.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Eastern Connecticut State University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to Eastern are within the range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 910 - 1100 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of 70% of which only 44% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Eastern vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $9,400 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $6,400 annually. Eastern Connecticut State University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Eastern "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.easternct.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

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