Music Degree

The music program at Southern 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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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)

20 Church Street, New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in New Haven, CT and publically funded. Southern Connecticut State University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 12,000.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

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

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among students accepted to Southern Connecticut State University are within the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 1270 to 1560 on the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $9,100 and nonresidents pay $21,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,200 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Southern Connecticut State University "Owls" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.southernct.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Connecticut State University 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).