Music Theory and Composition Program

In United States, 214 schools offer Music Theory and Composition program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $36,652. The average annual age after completing Music Theory and Composition program is $86,445.

2023 Average Tuition for Music Theory and Composition Programs

Total 214 schools offer the Music Theory and Composition programs. Its average tuition & fees is $36,652. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $9,852 for State residents and $22,278 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Music Theory and Composition program is $44,896.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Music Theory and Composition programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$9,852
Out-of-State (public schools)$22,278
Private schools$44,896
Average$36,652

What is Music Theory and Composition Program?

Music Theory and Composition is 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.

Average Income after Completing Music Theory and Composition Program

The annual average wage after completing Music Theory and Composition is $86,445 and hourly 12.302. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Music Theory and Composition degree/certificate.
Average Income after completing Music Theory and Composition Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Music Directors and Composers$45.88$95,430
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$93,440
History Teachers, Postsecondary$88,640
Arts, Communications, History, and Humanities Teachers, Postsecondary$88,260
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87,100
Broadcast Technicians$40.80$84,860
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84,700
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,300
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,130
Sound Engineering Technicians$36.34$75,590

Colleges Offering Music Theory and Composition program

Oakwood University

Private, 4-years
Huntsville, AL

Tuition: $21,838
Population: 1,470
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Samford University

Private, 4-years
Birmingham, AL

Tuition: $38,144
Population: 5,682
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Public, 4-years
Tempe, AZ

Tuition: $32,193
Population: 80,065
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Glendale Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Glendale, AZ

Tuition: $8,958
Population: 13,342
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Mesa Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Mesa, AZ

Tuition: $8,958
Population: 15,772
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Phoenix College

Public, 2-4 years
Phoenix, AZ

Tuition: $8,958
Population: 9,649
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Scottsdale Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Scottsdale, AZ

Tuition: $8,958
Population: 7,065
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Arizona Christian University

Private, 4-years
Glendale, AZ

Tuition: $34,697
Population: 1,082
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Ouachita Baptist University

Private, 4-years
Arkadelphia, AR

Tuition: $32,480
Population: 1,784
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Academy of Art University

Private, 4-years
San Francisco, CA

Tuition: $28,024
Population: 6,786
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Azusa Pacific University

Private, 4-years
Azusa, CA

Tuition: $43,600
Population: 7,169
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Biola University

Private, 4-years
La Mirada, CA

Tuition: $46,704
Population: 5,387
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California Baptist University

Private, 4-years
Riverside, CA

Tuition: $39,720
Population: 11,495
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University of California-Los Angeles

Public, 4-years
Los Angeles, CA

Tuition: $44,524
Population: 46,430
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University of California-Santa Barbara

Public, 4-years
Santa Barbara, CA

Tuition: $45,742
Population: 26,420
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University of California-Santa Cruz

Public, 4-years
Santa Cruz, CA

Tuition: $45,337
Population: 19,478
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California Institute of the Arts

Private, 4-years
Valencia, CA

Tuition: $56,724
Population: 1,440
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Chapman University

Private, 4-years
Orange, CA

Tuition: $62,784
Population: 10,014
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Los Angeles Harbor College

Public, 2-4 years
Wilmington, CA

Tuition: $10,050
Population: 7,384
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Musicians Institute

Private, 4-years
Hollywood, CA

Tuition: $28,400
Population: 864
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023