Overview

Graduate Programs / Graduate Programs is located in Dix Hills, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Music (MM)	Jazz/Commercial Music
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)	Composition and arranging
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)	Music history and literature
Master of Music (MM)	Composition
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)	Sound recording technology
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)	Music education
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)	Music performance
Master of Music (MM)	Music education
Master of Music (MM)	Music history
Master of Music (MM)	Performance

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6
Doctoral Degrees	2
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Major composition, capstone project, or recital for some programs
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Recitals for some programs

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

32

Applied

23

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Audition (for Masters degrees in Music); New York state teaching certification (for Masters degrees in Music Education); personal statement; two letters of recommendation; immunization records; transcripts; additional materials as applicable: Composition Portfolio, two historical research essays, demonstration of technology competencies
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Audition (for DMA degrees in Composition/Arranging and Performance); research essay; two substantial historical research essays (Music History and Literature); Composition/Arranging Portfolio; three letters of recommendation; immunization records; transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

28

Total Graduate Students

17%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.14%
Black or African American	10.71%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	7.14%

Gender

Male (78%)

Female (21%)

Faculty

16

Total faculty

Full-time - 5

Part-time - 11

Male (11)

Female (5)

Location & Contact

Address 305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY  11746-6055
United States

Contact Dr. Margaret Thiele
Coordinator of Graduate Music
Email: margaret.thiele@ftc.edu
Phone: 631-656-3189

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