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BFA in Music Composition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Marshall University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Composition degree program develops the artistic talents, awareness of the business side of contemporary music making, and the unique compositional voice of each student. This degree provides the student with a well-balanced education in historical forms and contemporary trends in preparation for entry into the fields of music production, arranging, and music technology.

Program Key Stats

$26543 (Annual cost)



88 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed application for admission, A high school diploma (official transcript with graduation date required), An Overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 19 on the ACT or SAT equivalent; OR an Overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or SAT equivalent, Test scores: Internet-based TOEFL score of 78 or higher, Paper-based TOEFL score of 547 or higher, IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, MELAB - minimum score of 79%.

Career Options

  • Arranging
  • Composing
  • Education
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Performance
  • Recording

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