Overview

Augustana’s academic reputation — and recommendations from music faculty who know you well — will create many avenues to secure your dream job, whether as a performer, composer or educator.

Augustana College offers several majors/minors for Music students:

Majors and minors in music, and music performance, and music composition.

Major in music education (instrumental or vocal)

Minor in jazz

Advising track for music therapy

A rigorous progressive music curriculum, combined with the freedom to pursue other interests, provides the knowledge and experiences to help you become an insightful musician with strong interpersonal skills.

Outside the classroom, Augustana’s ensembles from jazz to opera offer opportunities to broaden your understanding and love of music, as well as perform locally and abroad.

Careers

Our music faculty are known for developing not only musical skills but also life skills, helping you discover the best version of yourself. Graduates stay connected to Augustana long after they leave campus and also will help you navigate your college experience and the job market when you’re ready.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chamber Brass

Clarinet Choir

Flute Choir

World Hand Drumming

Percussion Ensemble

Chamber Piano

Chamber String

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rock Island, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official high school transcript.

A secondary school report (counselor report).

English language proficiency

Have a teacher, academic advisor or school official send a letter of recommendation for you to Augustana (recommended but not required).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year
Out-of-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year

Living costs

Rock Island

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rock Island

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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