Overview

Key facts:

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) at the Howard University is a professional degree program for undergraduate music majors. The Department of Music awards the Bachelor of Music degree in seven major areas of study:

Elective Studies in Business
Composition
Jazz Studies
Music Education
Music History
Music Therapy
Performance

All Howard University Bachelor of Music degree students minor in an instrument, organ, piano or voice. Each minor has a unique course scheme.Select a major area of study below to learn more about that major.Select a minor (Instrument, Organ, Piano, Voice) to view and download a PDF of the official course scheme for that particular major and minor. Course schemes are designed to help undergraduate students understand graduation requirements and to assist them in planning their schedules to finish their programs of study in a timely manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Instrument
Jazz Piano
Jazz Voice
Guitar
Instrument
Piano
Voice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., 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

Application for Admission

Non-refundable $45 application fee

Official high school transcript

One letter of recommendation from a high school counselor

One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher

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

37996 USD / year

≈ 37996 USD / year
Out-of-State

37996 USD / year

≈ 37996 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37996 USD / year

≈ 37996 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Washington, D. C.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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