Music Degree

The music program at Montclair 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 New Jersey colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Montclair State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1968.

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Montclair State University

400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ

Montclair State University, located in Montclair, New Jersey, was founded in 1908 and is New Jersey's second largest university with over 18,000 enrolled students per year. Originally known as New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair, the school has grown over the years, establishing student dormitories and expanding its educational offerings.

In 1958 the school merged with Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene, changing its name to Montclair State College, adopting its final name in 1994 when it became designated as a teaching university. The school has a 17 to 1 student to teacher ratio, and an average of 23 students per class, much lower than average for public institutions.  MSU school is located 14 miles away from New York City, offering students a large urban center with many cultural and other assets that are accessible to interested students.

Academics

Montclair State University offers over 250 majors and minors, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees. The school provides students with a high quality low cost education, and is considered one of the best public universities in the northeastern United States. The school does not utilize graduate students as teachers; ensuring undergraduates have access to knowledgeable and capable professors who pride themselves on providing students personal attention. Additionally, Montclair State University is the first public institution to provide master's degrees.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• General Humanities
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Montclair State University must submit a completed application prior to the listed deadlines.  All applications must include a letter of recommendation, SAT and/or ACT scores, all pertinent transcripts and a personal statement. Some programs may require an additional interview. After the application is submitted it will be reviewed by the admissions board and a final decision will be mailed to the applicant. A GPA of 3.1 and SAT score of 1500 or ACT score of 20 is generally required to be considered for admission. Admission into a graduate program requires a bachelor's degree to be considered.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and student employment. The school's financial aid office is in place to assist students with the application process and to answer any questions students may have. Student should complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ro determine eligibility and awards.

Athletics

The Montclair State University Red Hawks are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, and participate in the Skyline Conference. The school offers a number of intercollegiate athletic programs to foster a healthy sense of competition among students and athletes. Athletic programs assist in developing skills that may be useful in academics or a career, such as teamwork, discipline and good health.

Athletic programs at Montclair State University:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Football (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Indoor Track and Field
• Outdoor Track and Field
• Field Hockey (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)
• Softball (Women Only)

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations offer students a place to meet individuals with similar interests that may or may not lie outside the scope of the schools program offerings. Students gather through meetings and plan events, or offer support to one another, based on the goals outlined by the club or organization.

Montclair State University has a large number of such clubs and organizations, supporting them as outlined by the school charter and providing them with space to operate. Clubs and organizations provide a healthy way for students to socialize, using common interests to form bonds that may last past matriculation.

Some clubs and organizations at Montclair State University:

• Accounting Society
• Cosmetology Factory
• Arabic Student Club
• Gotta Be Green
• Filmmakers Club
• History Club
• Russian Club
• Service for Peace

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.92
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.42

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