MA Music in Music Composition

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Illinois State University

Program Overview

The master's degree in Composition is a good program for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in composition and would like to build their portfolio, or for students who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career. Entering master's students typically majored in Composition as an undergraduate student and have several works for different types of ensembles or media in their portfolio.

Program Key Stats

$15,798 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria

2.8 GPA
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Composers
  • conducting
  • teaching
  • administration of music
  • university professor/instructor of composition
  • music copyist
  • composer-performer
  • music journalist/critic

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