Bachelor of Music
- Tacoma, 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
- Completion of upper secondary school with a college-preparatory curriculum
- Official transcripts translated into English
- Personal essay of at least 250 words
- Proof of English proficiency
- Academic recommendation optional
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 56
- Duolingo 115
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Music. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,760 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Professional Studies |
| Department | Department of Arts and Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,760 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,161 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115. A portfolio is required.
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

