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California Institute of the Arts
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Berklee College of Music
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Manhattan School of Music
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The New England Conservatory of Music
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CUNY Brooklyn College
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Johns Hopkins University
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New York University
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The Juilliard School
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University of Miami
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Yale University
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Academy of Art University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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Houghton University
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SUNY at Fredonia
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University of Rochester
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The New School
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Michigan State University
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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University of Hartford
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University of Oregon
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Boston University
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Florida State University
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Northwestern University
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Rice University
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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University of Southern California
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The Catholic University of America
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Butler University
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Brandeis University
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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University of Redlands
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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Ohio University-Main Campus
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Syracuse University
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Southern Methodist University
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Texas Christian University
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Baylor University
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Temple University
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Oklahoma City University
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DePaul University
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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Shenandoah University
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University of Kentucky
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Brigham Young University
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Kent State University at Kent
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Lynn University
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Roosevelt University
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University of Akron Main Campus
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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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