Outcomes

A music degree from USF equips students for immediate career opportunities and further graduate study. Graduates can pursue careers as professional instrumental or vocal performers, conductors for large and chamber ensembles in various organizations, private lessons teachers in professional or private music studios, among other fields.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $52,460
  • Job Postings: 164

Average salary is based on an instructor - music position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for music instructor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

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Scholarships

Committed to making college more affordable and accessible, the University of Sioux Falls is now offering guaranteed/automatic music scholarships. Any student who has participated in an all-state choir or band is now eligible for an annual $2,000 music scholarship, with opportunities for increased amounts through in-person auditions and invite only recitals.

Students who have not participated in an all-state ensemble are able to submit video auditions during their junior or senior year for scholarship consideration.

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Fine Arts Recruiter
605-331-6600
FineArtsRecruiter@usiouxfalls.edu

Travel Opportunities

Domestic and international touring opportunities are available every year to students in the music program. Past travel destinations include:

Hear Our Sound

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Donate to Music

The fine arts programs at USF promote a lifelong relationship with the arts that enhances, challenges and inspires both the individual and the community. A gift to USF Music helps the University offer dozens of performances, presentations and exhibitions each year featuring the talents of our students all aimed to develop Christian artists and prepare them for their careers.
 
Our students have had opportunities to travel all over the country and across the globe, performing for audiences and participating in acts of service that not only impact the lives of others, it changes the type of person who graduates from the University of Sioux Falls.