Music · Alaska
Music colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 4 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Music programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Music combines performance, theory, and history with applied study on a primary instrument or voice, suiting students who want formal training in composing, performing, or teaching music.
Schools in Alaska that offer Music
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Music programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 4 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
4
Public / private
3 / 1
Universities / 2-year
4 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$6,960–$10,930
Median in-state tuition
$8,103
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of Alaska Southeast
$6,960
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Music program
- Music theory, harmony, and analysis
- Ear training, sight-singing, and aural skills
- Music history and literature across periods and styles
- Applied lessons on a primary instrument or voice
- Ensemble performance and conducting
- Composition, arranging, and orchestration
- Music technology, notation software, and recording basics
- A junior or senior recital or composition portfolio
Where a Music degree can lead
- Music directors and composers
- Performer / Instrumentalist or Vocalist
- Private Music Instructor
- K-12 Music Teacher (with certification)
- Arranger / Orchestrator
- Music Producer / Audio Engineer
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 music directors and composers median $63,670
A Music major covers music theory, ear training and sight-singing, music history, and applied lessons on a primary instrument or voice, alongside ensemble participation and conducting. Programs commonly let students follow a track such as performance, composition, music education, jazz studies, or music technology, and many require a junior or senior recital or a composition portfolio. Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees concentrate heavily on the applied area, while Bachelor of Arts (BA) tracks leave more room for a second field; music education tracks add coursework and student teaching toward state licensure.
Graduates work as performers, composers and arrangers, private instructors, ensemble or church music directors, K-12 music teachers (with certification), and in music production, publishing, and arts administration. Many roles in performance, composition, conducting, and college teaching typically require a graduate degree such as a master's or doctorate, and freelance and contract work is common in the field.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median annual wage of $63,670 for music directors and composers, with projected employment about flat (-0.3%) from 2024 to 2034.
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