Overview

The music program teaches you to leverage critical thinking skills and develop discipline through the study of music to pursue a broader array of professional opportunities in music as well as other fields that require creative skills.

The program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to pursue music in a formal setting while allowing you time to pursue your unique interests alongside broader course offerings in the liberal arts.

Choose From Two Emphasis Options

As a Music major at Northern State University, you can choose from two emphasis options, performance and arts technology. With a performance emphasis, you will focus on your instrument/voice and perform in ensembles while taking individual lessons with our world-renowned faculty members. In arts technology, you’ll earn an interdisciplinary degree in digital sound design/music, technical theater, and digital art design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

History of Music

Applied Lessons

Music Ensembles

Form and Analysis

Music Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application online here and follow the instructions to pay the $20 non-refundable application fee.

English proficiency tests

Please submit a copy of your biographic passport page.

You'll need to submit your high school transcript(s) and any previous postsecondary school records.
NSU offers test-optional admission. If you wish to submit your ACT and/or SAT scores, request that your scores be sent directly to NSU.

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

12057 USD / year

≈ 12057 USD / year
Out-of-State

12057 USD / year

≈ 12057 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9824 USD / year

≈ 9824 USD / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Choose From Two Emphasis Options

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Aberdeen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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