Overview

The Music programme from Lycoming College allows students to design their own path to match their interests and career goals, such as music therapy or music business.

Key facts

Students who major in music not only develop a foundational knowledge through concentrated courses in theory and aural skills, but also benefit from the opportunity to pursue specific musical interests such as conducting, composing, world drumming and jazz improvisation.

This individualized approach, coupled with close mentorship from professors in private music lessons and small classes, allows each student to flourish into the outstanding performer, composer, conductor, or educator they wish to be.

Why Lycoming?

Students have endless opportunities to perform on campus, in the community, and even nationally or internationally.

The curriculum allows students to study multiple instruments including harp, guitar, organ, percussion, strings, piano, and more.

Classes are taught by faculty who are nationally recognized for their publications and compositions and who regularly perform in and direct musical ensembles.

The degree program makes it easy for students to enhance their career outlook by also pursuing a primary or secondary education certification or by adding another major/minor in complementary programs such as business, art or psychology.

Small class sizes allow for close mentorship and individualized experiences outside the classroom.

Careers and opportunities

A music major, combined with our liberal arts and sciences education, prepares you for a variety of careers.

Some of our alumni can be found enrolled in graduate school, while others begin their careers immediately upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Western Music

Music Theory

American Music

Music and Technology

History of Jazz

World Music

Composition

History of Western Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, 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

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores

Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents

International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

≈ 50944 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

≈ 50944 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsport

United States

1000 - 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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