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A solid foundation in musical studies will expand your music career opportunities.
Earn a median salary of $50,000 per year with a degree in music.
Hone your musical ability to tell stories and connect with individuals on a deeper level.


Music is the universal language of the world, communicating across cultures. Music has the power to convey messages and capture emotions without words. If you dream of making a career of singing, songwriting, composing, or performing, then the Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree at Motlow State Community College is for you.

Whether interested in performing on stage or working behind the scenes in the music industry, there are many career options available to graduates with an associate degree in music. Pursue your passion for musical excellence. Motlow musical training provides a foundation of music theory, practice, and performance.

Motlow’s A.F.A. degree enriches your career opportunities and increases your employability within your chosen profession. A solid base in musical studies will improve your own standing and career opportunities as a musician. Music professionals use their skills to tell stories and connect with individuals on a deeper level.

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Musicians and Music Directors earn a median salary of $50,000 per year. 

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Learn What You Can Earn

There are a lot of career opportunities in this industry.

Here are great resources to help you explore the salary possibilities in this field of study.

Career Opportunities

Having a degree in music gives you a broad base of skills, including:

  • Physical dexterity, memory, and concentration
  • Creativity developed through a range of creative projects
  • Communication skills through performing and engaged listening
  • Planning and time management from organizing and working towards a project/performance
  • Critical reflection by learning from mistakes and striving for improved performance

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Find Your Future

Have you chosen a major? Is there a program of study that inspires you? Do you have your heart set on a particular degree? Motlow is here to help you find your future and craft a great career.

Start by choosing the credentials you want. Motlow offers:

  • Short-term certifications,
  • One-year diplomas,
  • 2-year associates degrees,
  • Associates degrees with embedded micro-credentials, and
  • Pathways to numerous bachelor degrees with majors in hundreds of programs. We have many additional articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution
  • We have articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution.

Use our program finder to explore all of the possibilities. Visit our transfer & articulations page to learn more about our partnerships with other universities. Explore your interests and aptitudes with our free YouScience tool.

Meet with one of our admissions counselors. Enroll and get assigned your very own completion coach.

The time is right. Call us today. It’s never been easier to find a scholarship and apply for aid to help pay for college. Our mission is your success, and we want to make exploring Motlow simple & free.

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