Music Theory and Composition Degree

The Music Theory and Composition degree track is an area of study emphasizing the practices, creation, and possibilities of music. Music theory can be unpacked into three primary components that include historical context, rudiments, and organization while composition is focused on the process of music creation. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer music theory and composition degrees.

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University of Minnesota – Duluth

1750 WEIR DRIVE, WOODBURY, MN

UMD is a public school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Duluth, MN, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UMD exceeds twelve thousand per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1400 to 1780 for the SAT exam and between 22 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to UMD. University of Minnesota - Duluth accepts approximately 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 37% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 annually. UMD may offer financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UMD Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.d.umn.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Music Theory and Composition Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Minnesota – Duluth offers a bachelor's degree program in music theory and composition.

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

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Music Composers and Arrangers

Description

Write and transcribe musical scores.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, music composers and arrangers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $68200

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