Overview

Career Outlook

A Music - Jazz Studies degree from Georgia State University equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue diverse and rewarding careers within the dynamic and vibrant music industry.

Performer: You can work as a professional jazz musician, either as a solo artist or as part of a band or ensemble. You might perform at jazz clubs, festivals, concerts, private events or even become a session musician for recording studios.
Music Educator: Many jazz studies graduates go on to become music educators, teaching jazz and other music-related courses at various levels, from elementary to college. You could work in public or private schools, community music schools or offer private lessons.
Composer/Arranger: Your jazz studies degree can lead you to become a composer or arranger, creating original jazz compositions or arranging existing music for jazz ensembles, big bands or orchestras.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Arranging
Jazz Composition
Jazz Theory
Analysis of Jazz Styles
Jazz Band
Jazz Pedagogy
Jazz Program Administration
Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Materials:

Transcript(s)
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international applicants only)
Personal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
Letters of recommendation
Audition

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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