Music Degree

The music program at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer music degrees.

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHU)

1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA

LHU is a public college that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lock Haven, PA, in a predominantly rural area. Around five thousand students enroll at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania annually.

Areas of study offered at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT or 1250 to 1540 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lhup.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,600 for the year. Students attending LHU may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at LHU through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.lhup.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

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.66

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