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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Nebraska

United States

Overview

The Music Business program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) offers a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with a specialized emphasis in Music Business. This unique program is a collaboration between UNK's Music department and Business division, designed to equip students for diverse careers across the music industry, including sales, management, marketing, publishing, manufacturing, recording, and production. The curriculum integrates classical music instruction with essential business courses, covering areas like music theory, performance, conducting, music history, arranging, music business, music technology, sound recording, and advanced sound production. Business-related coursework includes marketing, professional selling, accounting, management, and software productivity. A key feature of the program is a required internship, providing invaluable real-world experience in the music industry.

Location

2504 9th Ave, Kearney, Nebraska, 68849

Website

www.unk.edu/admissions/apply.php

Total Cost

$14,260

Median Salary

$44,074

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

85.78%

Yield Rate

14.63%

ACT range

18-25

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$14,260

In State Cost

$8,302

Out of State Cost

$14,260

In State Tuition Fees

$8,302

Room And Board

$11,936

Living Cost

$17,784

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,462

Funding Options

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Merit Scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

Average award: $10,462.

Scholarships

Theodore G. Baldwin Foundation String Music Scholarship; E. Roy Blazer Memorial Scholarship - for freshman music majors, based on ability and financial need; Lavern Clark Memorial Brass Scholarships; Lavern Clark Memorial Percussion Scholarships; Lavern Clark Memorial Piano Scholarships - numerous awards to full-time music majors or minors with a primary performance area in piano; Lavern Clark Memorial Strings Scholarships; Lavern Clark Memorial Vocal Scholarships; Lavern Clark Memorial Woodwinds Scholarships; Carol Cope Music Scholarship - for full-time music majors of at least sophomore standing, requires portfolio and minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need considered; General Scholarship Eligibility - Students must be admitted to UNK and submit transcripts by March 1 to be eligible for most scholarships. Some scholarships require a separate application.; Music Program Scholarships (USD 200,000) - Awarded to students who complete a successful audition for admission to the UNK Music Program as a music major or minor. Available for both majors and minors.