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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

Study performance, composition, music history, theory, ear training, and sight singing

Personalized private instruction and ensemble participation develop practical musicianship

Students perform in recitals and public events

Program outcomes include analyzing compositions with music theory and applying fundamentals to a primary voice or instrument

Degree Flexibility

The AA Music Degree with Designation is guaranteed to transfer to Colorado public four-year institutions under the statewide agreement

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

9.6K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,660

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,700

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,204

Before aid

Average net price

$6,007

After aid

Index · pikespeak.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 9:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Study performance, composition, music history, theory, ear training, and sight singing

Personalized private instruction and ensemble participation develop practical musicianship

Students perform in recitals and public events

Program outcomes include analyzing compositions with music theory and applying fundamentals to a primary voice or instrument

Degree Flexibility

The AA Music Degree with Designation is guaranteed to transfer to Colorado public four-year institutions under the statewide agreement

Program Highlights

Training

Study performance, composition, music history, theory, ear training, and sight singing

Personalized private instruction and ensemble participation develop practical musicianship

Students perform in recitals and public events

Program outcomes include analyzing compositions with music theory and applying fundamentals to a primary voice or instrument

Degree Flexibility

The AA Music Degree with Designation is guaranteed to transfer to Colorado public four-year institutions under the statewide agreement

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Spring Rolling

First-year applicants

International F-1 New Student DeadlineNov 15, 2026

Transfer applicants

International F-1 Transfer Student DeadlineDec 15, 2026

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the free PPSC online application

PPSC uses rolling admission and does not publish a separate Music application deadline

Transfer

The AA Music Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to a Colorado public four-year institution with junior standing

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.

Transfer · pikespeak.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prospective Music majors contact the Music department to arrange an audition

The department also uses the appointment to determine music-theory placement

Contact Shazia Ali at Shazia.Ali@pikespeak.edu to schedule

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

9.6K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,660

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,700

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,204

Before aid

Average net price

$6,007

After aid

Index · pikespeak.edu College Scorecard

Training

Study performance, composition, music history, theory, ear training, and sight singing

Personalized private instruction and ensemble participation develop practical musicianship

Students perform in recitals and public events

Program outcomes include analyzing compositions with music theory and applying fundamentals to a primary voice or instrument

Degree Flexibility

The AA Music Degree with Designation is guaranteed to transfer to Colorado public four-year institutions under the statewide agreement

Updated Aug 20, 9:39 PM