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Manhattan School of Music
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California Institute of the Arts
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Berklee College of Music
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The New England Conservatory of Music
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The Juilliard School
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New York University
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Johns Hopkins University
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CUNY Brooklyn College
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University of Miami
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The New School
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Yale University
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Houghton University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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Academy of Art University
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SUNY at Fredonia
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University of Rochester
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Northwestern University
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Rice University
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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Boston University
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Michigan State University
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University of Southern California
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Florida State University
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Brandeis University
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University of Oregon
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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Butler University
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University of Hartford
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The Catholic University of America
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Southern Methodist University
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Syracuse University
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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Texas Christian University
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Baylor University
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University of Redlands
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Ohio University-Main Campus
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Temple University
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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DePaul University
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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Brigham Young University
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University of Kentucky
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Oklahoma City University
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Shenandoah University
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Kent State University at Kent
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Lynn University
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University of Akron Main Campus
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Roosevelt University
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A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability.
Students who are passionate about Music Theory and Composition can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Currently, 1,147 students are granted some level of degree in Music Theory and Composition around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Music Theory and Composition in the state of New York compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition is $38,300.
The highest paying job for Music Theory and Composition majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Music Theory and Composition can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Music Theory and Composition majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Music Theory and Composition majors.
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