Bachelor’s in Commercial Music Online

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

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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 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Commercial Music can provide you with the liberal arts training and specialized coursework in recording engineering 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 online. This 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.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Commercial Music.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

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

Throughout our online commercial music bachelor’s degree, you can 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 your Christian faith into all areas of music expression and production.

Throughout this degree, you can learn to apply musical style, literature, and theory research to commercial music. You will have music professionals teaching your courses, and you will experience practical learning opportunities through coaching, ensembles, and internships. Let us help you advance your professional skills and set yourself apart in this competitive industry.

Other major topics you will explore in our BS in Commercial Music include:

Conducting
Demonstrating technical fluency, expressiveness, and professionalism in commercial music performance
Entrepreneurship in the commercial music community
Identifying harmonic rhythm across various musical styles
Improvisation techniques
Songwriting, film scoring, recording, and mixing
Survey of popular and jazz music writers, influences, and trends
Tonal center referencing

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Commercial Music Bachelor’s Degree?

Choosing to earn an online commercial music degree with Liberty can help you develop the marketable skills to stand out in your field. Our School of Music faculty brings extensive, real-world experience to the classroom. Study under professors with years of extensive career experience in the commercial music industry. Our music degree provides career-focused courses designed by these industry professionals.

At Liberty, one of our goals is to help provide you with a reputable degree in an area you’re passionate about. We do this by training musicians like yourself to engage vocationally in the commercial music world with Christ-honoring values and advanced skill in performance, technology, music production, and musicianship. In fact, Liberty is one of the only Christian schools that offers online, undergraduate commercial music training. And because our School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music, you can be confident that you’re receiving a degree that has met standards for academic excellence.

Partner with us and work to gain invaluable market and entrepreneurial skills to enter a highly competitive field without compromising your faith. Our faculty look forward to coming alongside you and developing your passions so you can advance in your career in commercial music.

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Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s Degree 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

Degree Options for BS in Commercial Music

Generalized Track (No Specialization)

Our general online BS in Commercial Music track blends the art of music with the science of sound, all while navigating the vast landscape of the music industry. Our curriculum is designed to help mold you into a versatile musician, adept in performance, composition, and production. Foundational courses in music theory, aural skills, and music history ensure you have a firm grasp of both classical and contemporary music.

Courses will introduce you to music technology, audio engineering, and sound design, helping equip you with the skills to enter today’s digital music environment. Business classes tailored to the music industry can be a key component of your education, covering topics such as copyright law, music marketing, and artist management, helping prepare you for the business side of music.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Information for Our Online BS in Commercial Music Degree

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Military Transfers

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Online Music Degree

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Our online BS in Commerical Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This means you are receiving a degree that has met standards for academic excellence.
Liberty University holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), enabling it to award degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels. Inquiries regarding its accreditation status can be directed to SACSCOC through multiple channels, including mail, phone, or their website.

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

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Commercial Music Bachelor’s Degree?

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Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Music Graduates

Degree Options for BS in Commercial Music

Generalized Track (No Specialization)

Music Production

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