
What Can You Do with a Degree in Music?
Are you writing songs to reach people? Does the stage beckon? Can you be a great session player? Or do you envision yourself as a scholar of music? Our Bachelor of Arts in Music program meets you at your goals and aspires to pique your interests further and develop your capabilities. You will be guided and encouraged to channel your musical aptitude in a chosen direction and provided the enrichment of a liberal arts curriculum.
Our graduates have pursued careers as performers, studio musicians, composers, music publishers, music critics and journalists, educators, curators, and librarians. What does music mean to you? A degree in music has practical applications that support your love of listening, composing, and performing.
Engage Your Love of Music, and Develop a Voice to Express It
Music thrives as a performance and cultural practice in the U.S. and abroad. The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a dynamic program for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum. The B.A. program is distinctive in its treatment of music as a worldwide performance and cultural phenomenon, offering students the opportunity to define their degree track with courses and performance ensembles that meet and enhance their interests in music.
Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree in Music
$64K
Music Directors and Composers
Flat Growth 2024-2034
$62K
Music Teachers
Flat Growth 2024-2034
$96K
Talent and Theatrical Agents
8.7% Growth 2024-2034
Selected Courses and Programs
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music, check out the Academic Catalog:
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Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Unique Opportunities

Nashville Study Away
The University of New Haven is proud to partner with Blackbird Studio to offer a study-away program designed for students in our music majors. Nashville is the creative center of the American music business and a source for artists, songwriters, producers and engineers across the musical spectrum.
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Rein Records is the University of New Haven's student-run record label
We are a devoted group of individuals full of passion and creativity. For our student-run team, we use experiential growth, applying our skills and experience in new and innovative ways, and challenging ourselves to work smarter and stronger with every new endeavor we take on.
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University of New Haven to Celebrate 10th anniversary of its Nashville Study Away Program with Special Discussion Featuring Prominent Music Industry Leaders
On Wednesday, April 29, noted author and historian Robert K. Oermann will present, “How Nashville Became Music City,” and will sit down with Mark Montgomery, one of Nashville’s original pioneers in the music-tech space, for an exclusive interview.
Music Capstone Celebration Showcases Senior Student Projects
The University of New Haven’s Department of Music, Theater, and Dance recently hosted its first ever Senior Playback, featuring capstone presentations and a showcase spearheaded by the Audio Engineering Society in collaboration with the Music Industry Club.

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Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
The Application Process WebsiteWe offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 95 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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