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Training

Coursework builds theory, musicianship, piano, and performance skills

Recommended first-term plan includes Applied Music I, music theory, piano, performance ensemble, and general education

Facilities

Students study through the Herb Alpert Music Center and may complete Music Certificates of Achievement alongside the degree

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer degree designed for seamless transfer to California State University music programs

Students completing the AA-T satisfy lower-division major preparation and receive priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus

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Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Coursework builds theory, musicianship, piano, and performance skills

Recommended first-term plan includes Applied Music I, music theory, piano, performance ensemble, and general education

Facilities

Students study through the Herb Alpert Music Center and may complete Music Certificates of Achievement alongside the degree

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer degree designed for seamless transfer to California State University music programs

Students completing the AA-T satisfy lower-division major preparation and receive priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus

Program Highlights

Training

Coursework builds theory, musicianship, piano, and performance skills

Recommended first-term plan includes Applied Music I, music theory, piano, performance ensemble, and general education

Facilities

Students study through the Herb Alpert Music Center and may complete Music Certificates of Achievement alongside the degree

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer degree designed for seamless transfer to California State University music programs

Students completing the AA-T satisfy lower-division major preparation and receive priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Application Pathway

Apply to Los Angeles City College and declare the Music AA-T pathway

No admission audition is published for the AA-T Music degree

Applied Music Program

Music 181 Applied Music I is closed until department approval

Students who qualify for the Applied Music Program receive additional private lessons; students who do not qualify can take group courses in their selected field to prepare for CSU auditions

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.

Scholarship Info

Herb Alpert Music Tuition Scholarship

All qualified full-time music majors are part of the HAMC Music Academy and receive the Herb Alpert Music Tuition Scholarship for two years of study

Applications open in the Fall for the Spring 2027 semester; check back later this fall for the application

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Coursework builds theory, musicianship, piano, and performance skills

Recommended first-term plan includes Applied Music I, music theory, piano, performance ensemble, and general education

Facilities

Students study through the Herb Alpert Music Center and may complete Music Certificates of Achievement alongside the degree

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer degree designed for seamless transfer to California State University music programs

Students completing the AA-T satisfy lower-division major preparation and receive priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus

Updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM