Bachelor in Music Performance (Bachelor's)

At Five Towns College, tuition is Tuition for the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance is $28,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme prepares students for professional careers in music performance with a focus on practical training and industry-relevant skills. Students choose from two concentrations: Audio Recording Technology or Music Entertainment Industry Studies. The curriculum emphasizes performance technique, studio production, and real-world application in music industries. The degree is offered through an institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Focus areas include Audio Recording Technology, Music Entertainment Industry Studies.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core music courses, performance requirements, and concentration-specific classes. Students complete coursework in applied music, music theory, and ensemble participation.

Graduates pursue careers as professional performers, audio recording engineers, music producers, and industry professionals in music entertainment.

Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcript, and audition materials. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. International students must provide English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 72% of applicants.

Five Towns College has more than 50 years of experience in higher education and presents itself as Long Island’s Creative College. Its small, specialized learning environment is built around engagement, collaboration, practical education, and technological and academic support. The college is a private residential institution in Dix Hills, on Long Island, giving students a campus-based setting for study and daily life. Campus experiences include the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, Sound Athletics, and a Pre-College Summer Program. These offerings give students ways to connect with performance, athletics, and creative work beyond their classes. A virtual 360 tour is also available for students who want to explore the campus before applying.

Academic study spans the creative, musical, visual, and performing arts, alongside business and liberal arts. Programs include audio recording technology, film and television, interactive media arts, mass communication, production design, theatre arts, music performance, and music teacher education. Court reporting is another degree pathway. Five Towns College awards Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees, allowing students to pursue different levels of study within the same institution. The program mix suits students who want to combine artistic training with media, technology, communication, or business interests. International students should consider the residential campus model, the college’s small-scale learning environment, and the range of degree options when planning their academic and campus experience. Admissions staff can be contacted by email or phone to begin the application process.