Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commercial Music

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Start Preparing for Your Commercial Music Career Today

Are you eager to begin a career in music? Maybe you’re ready to take the next step in your musical career. At Liberty, we have an online degree that can help. Our B.S. in Commercial Music can provide you with the liberal arts training and specialized coursework in recording and music technology that you need to advance in this competitive industry.

Imagine spending your days in a recording studio, performing your own pieces, or directing music in a private school or center for the arts. Our online bachelor’s degree is designed to help you land jobs like these. One of the great things about this degree is that it can be completed 100% online. That means you can stay involved with your family, job, and community while earning your bachelor’s degree. We believe that you should have the ability to pursue a better future without putting your current job and family obligations to the side.

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Liberty University’s music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

What Will You Study in Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Music?

Throughout this degree, you will learn:

  • How to demonstrate technical fluency, expressiveness, and professionalism in commercial music performance
  • How to identify harmonic rhythm across various musical styles
  • Improvisation techniques
  • About entrepreneurship in the commercial music community

Throughout our online commercial music bachelor’s degree, you will explore all major areas of music theory, techniques, and technology important for success in today’s music industry. Choosing to study with us also provides you with the opportunity to integrate faith into all areas of music expression and production.

Career Opportunities for B.S. in Commercial Music Graduates

  • Commercial music teacher
  • Music arranger
  • Music editor
  • Music producer
  • Music publicist
  • Social media music specialist
  • Sound engineer
  • Studio, film, and game audio production technician

Benefits of Our Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Music

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online bachelor’s in commercial music degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • You can complete our online bachelor’s degree in commercial music in as little as 3.5 years.

Online Degree Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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