Music Degree

The music program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Arkansas colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 55 years.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (SouthArk)

300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in Magnolia, AR and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. SAU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to SAU. Scores within the range of 18 - 25 on the ACT or 870 - 1160 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. Roughly 70% of all applicant were admitted at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, with 39% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $11,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $2,600 each year. SAU may provide financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the SAU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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).