Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 335100
- Phone: (800) 616-2787
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.78%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,146Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Music Degree
The music program at Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne 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.
The Music program at Cairn is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1972.
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Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne (Cairn)
320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne is a place of learning located in Langhorne, PA. This school provides a variety of educational experiences for its students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne. Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:
- Religious Studies
- Guidance Counselor
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Business Administration
- Social Work
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 950 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students.
PBU also provides student services including academic guidance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.
The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and around $24,000 for undergraduate students yearly. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available and the price is approximately $4,800 per year. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1967. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Music program at Cairn, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Cairn accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Division Iii Independents)
- Basketball (Division Iii Independents)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball