Bachelor of Music
- Wichita Falls, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Composition and arranging
- Private studio teaching
- Music library science
- Arts management
Curriculum
- Music theory
- Aural skills
- Class piano
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Arranging and orchestration
- Music technology
- Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
- Depending on emphasis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (high school) completion with official transcripts
- Translated into English if needed
- English proficiency
- Test-optional (SAT/ACT not needed)
- Financial proof for one year for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall August 1
- Spring December 1 for applicants outside the U.S. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee plus the 50 USD international transcript evaluation fee. Send official transcripts (translated into English if needed) and English test scores to score code 6408. Prove one year of funds to receive the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,570 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Wichita Falls |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,570 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,603 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.
Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

