Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Tuition fees are 7,404 USD per year.

This program offers a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. Students engage in principal applied music studies and participate in jazz ensembles. The curriculum includes attending professional performances and conceptualizing a professional career.

The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including specific music courses, 16 principal applied credit hours, 12 jazz ensemble credit hours, and eight semesters of MUS 1000.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 46% of applicants.

Central State University’s legacy includes preparing students for changing careers and expanding access to practical education. Its academic options span engineering, science, technology, agriculture, humanities, arts, social sciences, and education. The university also offers Honors study, graduate programs, an MBA, certificates, and online degrees through Central State Global. Its water resources management degree prepares students for STEM and sustainability-based careers, while agricultural research and development connects learning with applied work.

Students can gain experience through internships, research opportunities, and co-ops. Co-ops may also help students earn money toward educational expenses. Career Services, an alumni network, and employer partnerships support preparation for employment. Partners include organizations in regional banking, consumer products, energy, and other industries, and some offer internships.

The main campus is in Wilberforce, Ohio, with satellite locations in Dayton, Trotwood, and Xenia. Students may live on campus and should plan for residence-life needs, including bedding, classroom supplies, winter clothing, and professional attire for career fairs, convocations, the Candlelight Ceremony, and Business Wednesdays. International applicants have a dedicated admissions path and can apply for undergraduate, transfer, graduate, or online study. The admissions process includes submitting required academic documents, and the university provides guidance through application, orientation, housing, health records, and financial-aid steps. Central State also offers a Marauder Tuition Guarantee with no tuition increases over four years.