Bachelor of Music
- Williamsport, 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: yes
- 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
- Official transcripts from every secondary school and college attended
- Translated into English (WES or Spantran evaluation recommended)
- SAT/ACT optional
- No minimum GPA published
- English test scores if not from an English-speaking country
- Financial documents for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70
- TOEFL PBT 525
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the Common App. The fee is waived for international applicants. Send official transcripts from all schools
- Translated into English
- Plus English test scores if not from an English-speaking country (SAT/ACT optional). Submit the Financial Disclosure Form and bank statement. Pay the 400 USD confirmation deposit after admission. Receive the Form I-20 once funds are verified
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. See the arrival page after depositing.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $50,900, $53,258 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Williamsport |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Fine Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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 $50,900, $53,258 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,585 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70, TOEFL PBT 525, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 100.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

