Strengthen your passion for music at Winston-Salem State University and prepare for a successful career across a number of fields. Many WSSU students double-major in the arts, humanities, social sciences or natural sciences to increase their skill set before attending graduate school for advanced degrees for music performance, conducting or education.
Your bachelor’s in music education classes will be on-campus in the “City of the Arts and Innovation,” putting you in the heart of the North Carolina arts community.
You must audition to be accepted into the WSSU Department of Music.
Music degree options at Winston-Salem State University
The WSSU Department of Music offers three concentrations among our degrees for music:
Employers hire graduates with WSSU degrees for music not only for their musical skills, but also for their ability to think critically and work creatively. We’ll train you to respond to challenges on the job through real-world training and expert mentorship, so your WSSU music education stands out from music majors from other colleges.
At WSSU we ensure that every music major takes part in hands-on learning activities. Students in the music business concentration often participate in an internship, while students pursuing music education licensure take a semester of student teaching.
WSSU music degree faculty are world-class educators, performers and industry professionals. Their wealth of knowledge, gathered from real-world experience, will enrich your classes — and your networking opportunities.
Whichever concentration you’re most passionate about, at WSSU you’ll gain experience working with the latest industry equipment, from a music computer lab to a recording studio.
Degrees for music prepare you for a variety of careers. WSSU music majors pursue a wide range of careers:
Students in the music education licensure often work in teaching positions in North Carolina schools. In fact, nearly 100% of our music education graduates find employment in K–12 schools in careers such as:
WSSU’s music business program alumni also enjoy a variety of fulfilling careers, including:
Jobs in the music industry are growing faster than the average occupation — they’re projected to grow 11% by 2030.
With many workers changing careers or retiring, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 20,800 jobs for musicians to open up every year over the next decade.Your music degree courses will give you a foundational understanding of the theoretical and philosophical nature of music.
A few of the most popular classes from the WSSU degrees for music include:
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You’ll find a vibrant community among WSSU student organizations, including Greek life specific to music majors:
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Many students choose Winston-Salem State for our affordability — and our city’s affordability, as the Piedmont Triad is among the lowest cost-of-living areas of the country. You’ll also qualify to apply for one (or more!) of the broad array of scholarships available to all WSSU students, as well as several reserved for our music majors. Learn more about your financial aid options at WSSU. |
Your Academic Success Counselor will empower you to reach your academic goals. You will have access to tutoring and other academic support services if you are struggling. Last but not least, your entire WSSU “Ramily” is behind you, from your faculty mentors to your peers — we support each other as a community as we work to make a positive difference in our world. Learn more about the Department of Music. Learn more about the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education. |
WSSU is a great school for me for music. The faculty here are truly caring and still check up on me even when I have completed their classes.
The Department of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools for Music (NASM) since 1974.
