College of Arts and Sciences
Music (B.A.M.)
College of Arts and Sciences
Music (B.A.M.)
Shape Your Future with a Music Degree
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total classes: 40-45
- Total credit hours: 120-137 depending on concentration
Delivery Format
In-person
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Thrive in the 21st Century Music World
Ready to turn your dreams into reality? At NMSU, you’ll find more than just classes—you’ll find a community that inspires, challenges, and supports you every step of the way.
As an undergraduate music major, your studies will combine performance, theory, and history with opportunities to explore emerging fields such as music marketing, management, creative media, and wellness. Through collaborative projects, ensemble participation, and interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll gain the skills to thrive in the evolving 21st-century music industry. At NMSU, you’ll discover how to turn your passion for music into a versatile degree that opens doors to innovative careers.
Why choose NMSU?
- Top-Ranked Programs: Explore majors that lead to real-world success.
- Hands-On Learning: Gain experience through internships, research, and projects.
- Affordable Education: Scholarships and financial aid designed to help you thrive.
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NASM Accredited
All programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and are supported by NMSU's School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership.
Scholarships Available
Get up to 100% of tuition covered with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.**
Students must complete all university degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree also offers the option to design your own minor field concentration, as well as giving students the opportunity to double major with another field. Students are currently pursuing secondary field studies in Kinesiology, Business, Marketing, English and Biology.
This degree culminates in a Capstone project, focusing on student’s coursework in the major, but the Capstone may also include an interdisciplinary component, aligned with the concentration/minor/secondary field studies pursued. Project examples could include: a lecture-recital, a written research project, a presentation-based research project, an internship, service-learning or community-based project, or another approved focus.
View more courses and degree road mapThe Bachelor of Arts in Music consists of 120 credits. To earn this degree, you need to complete all university degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. There is no second language requirement for the degree.
This conentration allows students to pursue the connections between speech, hearing and music with a fast track into the master's Speech Language Pathology program at NMSU.
Take classes like:
- MUSC 1450 – Ear Training I
- MUSC 1460 – Music Theory I
- MUSC 2510 – Applied Music I
- SPHS 2110 – Introduction to Communication Disorders
- SPHS 4610 – Language Acquisition
- SPHS 4720 – Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanisms
The Bachelor of Arts in Music consists of 120 credits. To earn this degree, you need to complete all university degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. There is no second language requirement for the degree.
Combine music and theatre studies to grow as performers with training in voce, acting and movement in preparation for performance in a wide variety of arenas.
Take classes like:
- MUSC 1450 – Ear Training I
- MUSC 1460 – Music Theory I
- MUSC 2993 – Opera Workshop
- THEA 1223 – The Art of Theatre
- THEA 317 – Musical Theatre
- DANC 2460 – Dance for Musical Theatre
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music (any track) must complete at least four semesters of applied music study at the 2510 level and at least one semester at the 330 level. B.A. students may take applied lessons at the 430 level, but it is not a requirement for the degree.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.