Music Degree

The music program at Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Florida State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 95 years.

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Florida State University

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL

Florida State University is the main institution of the State University System of Florida. It is classified as a doctoral research university, conferring more than 2,000 professional and graduate degrees annually. The FSU establishment sprawls over 1,500 acres in land area, with numerous facilities and more than 500 buildings. Since its founding in 1951, it now has 15 colleges offering 275 different programs. Regional campuses and training centers are situated all over the state, some locations being in Sarasota, Panama City, and Daytona Beach. Overseas study centers are located in England, Italy, Panama, and Spain.

Noted for being a premier research university, Florida State houses several research institutes in various fields including physics, biology, sociology, and criminology, among others. Research laboratories include the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, High Performance Materials Institute, Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the Institute for Energy Systems, Economics, and Sustainability. These laboratories are either funded or supported by various national and state government agencies.

The university is also known for its excellence in cultural arts. FSU presides over programs in affiliation with the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, focusing on the areas of visual arts, performing arts, cultural education, and history. Ringling is famous for its extensive collection of fine art in the North American region.

Florida State's Division of Student Affairs oversees student services for both academic and non-academic pursuits; from career counseling, to university housing and student health. Campus recreation facilities are located at the Leach Center, featuring provisions for both indoor and outdoor sports activities. The center houses an indoor track, swimming pool, atrium, and various courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).