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College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX

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Program Recognition

Associate of Arts degree with a Field of Study in Music, designed to transfer to Bachelor of Music programs

Comprehensive curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano proficiency, and ensemble performance

Private instruction available on student's chosen instrument or voice

Degree Flexibility

60-credit transfer block accepted at any public Texas four-year college or university

Established pathways to University of Houston (BM), Texas Tech (BM), Texas Southern (BA), Texas Woman's University (BA), and more

Transfers to programs in performance, music education, music theory, composition, and music literature

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

3.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,310

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,140

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,695

Before aid

Average net price

$1,342

After aid

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Program info updated Aug 27, 11:56 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate of Arts degree with a Field of Study in Music, designed to transfer to Bachelor of Music programs

Comprehensive curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano proficiency, and ensemble performance

Private instruction available on student's chosen instrument or voice

Degree Flexibility

60-credit transfer block accepted at any public Texas four-year college or university

Established pathways to University of Houston (BM), Texas Tech (BM), Texas Southern (BA), Texas Woman's University (BA), and more

Transfers to programs in performance, music education, music theory, composition, and music literature

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate of Arts degree with a Field of Study in Music, designed to transfer to Bachelor of Music programs

Comprehensive curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano proficiency, and ensemble performance

Private instruction available on student's chosen instrument or voice

Degree Flexibility

60-credit transfer block accepted at any public Texas four-year college or university

Established pathways to University of Houston (BM), Texas Tech (BM), Texas Southern (BA), Texas Woman's University (BA), and more

Transfers to programs in performance, music education, music theory, composition, and music literature

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Transcript (Required)

Submit required transcript documentation through COM's admissions process

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to College of the Mainland and submit the required admission documents

A high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) is required

Submit proof of Texas residency and meningitis vaccination documentation if under 22

Meet with an advisor or enrollment coach to review program requirements

Enrollment

The Associate of Arts in Music is a 60-semester-credit degree designed for transfer

Music courses run in sequence; some courses are not offered every semester, so students should follow the recommended plan

COM publishes term registration deadlines in its Academic Calendar; no separate music audition or program application deadline is published

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Open admissions community college with no audition or interview for program admission

Admission is through the standard COM application process

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

3.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,310

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,140

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,695

Before aid

Average net price

$1,342

After aid

Index · com.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Associate of Arts degree with a Field of Study in Music, designed to transfer to Bachelor of Music programs

Comprehensive curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano proficiency, and ensemble performance

Private instruction available on student's chosen instrument or voice

Degree Flexibility

60-credit transfer block accepted at any public Texas four-year college or university

Established pathways to University of Houston (BM), Texas Tech (BM), Texas Southern (BA), Texas Woman's University (BA), and more

Transfers to programs in performance, music education, music theory, composition, and music literature

Updated Aug 27, 11:56 PM