What will I learn?

The master of music is designed as a two-year program that offers in-depth study for students highly gifted in music performance, music education, music theory, composition, or research. Students seeking this degree are required to complete 30-32 hours of course work, culminating in a creative project, recital, research paper, or thesis near the end of their degree work. This degree plan requires an audition or portfolio review for admission all students are also required to complete a master’s oral exit exam in their final semester.

Which department am I in?

College of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$27,918.00 (23,55,552) per year

University Technology Fee -$300

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Ball State University - Main Campus

2000 W. University Ave.,

Muncie,

Indiana,

47306, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$27,918.00 (23,55,552) per year

University Technology Fee -$300

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Ball State University - Main Campus

2000 W. University Ave.,

Muncie,

Indiana,

47306, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for regular admission for a licensure, graduate certificate, or master's degree program, you must meet one of the criteria below - earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution. Earned at least 9 graduate credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Have a conferred master's or doctoral degree from an institution recognized by an USDE accrediting association.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.