Master of Music at East Carolina University
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    Master of Music at East Carolina University

    East Carolina University
    East Carolina University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Greenville
    Master of Music at East Carolina University

    The Music at East Carolina University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Greenville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

    About Master of Music

    Are you interested in delivering inspired performances at the highest level of musicianship? Do you want to move audiences through your artistry?

    Whatever your instrument, performing is a central piece of your education, both as an undergrad and as a grad student, and it is an experience not to be missed.

    It is a crucial part of developing your talent. It is an opportunity to join your classmates and oftentimes your professors in the thrill of a recital in front of an enthusiastic and appreciative audience on campus and on the road. At ECU, you will find yourself on stage a lot.

    Your opportunities here are enormous. ECU is a place where the arts hold sway. Performance is part of everyday life, not only for those studying music but also for those in our excellent art, dance, and theatre programs. There is an extensive schedule of events featuring students, faculty members, and visiting artists, making East Carolina a lively center for artistic activity. So you will perform, and you will have the chance to learn from and be entertained by others in concerts, plays, musicals, operas, and exhibitions.

    There are many established student ensembles that perform regularly, in addition to groups pulled together for specific projects and productions. Your education is designed to give you the opportunity to be part of one or more of these groups. Many tour each year and perform throughout the United States and abroad. They have appeared by invitation at state, regional, national, and international conventions and festivals in locations including Anaheim, Montreux, Vienna, New Orleans, Jacksonville, New York City, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.

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    Note: This degree's Suzuki violin pedagogy concentration and music education concentration with Suzuki violin pedagogy area of emphasis have been discontinued. Students can complete the Suzuki violin pedagogy course of study through the School's Suzuki Pedagogy Certificate. 

    Program Coordinator: Jay Juchniewicz (A210 Fletcher Music Center; 252-328-1251; [email protected])

    Contact Information by Concentration Area

     The degree requires a minimum of 30-38 s.h. as follows:

    1. Core - 12-13 s.h.
    • MUSC 6006 - Music Structure and Style OR
    • MUSC 6016 - Music Structure and Style

    • MUSC 6838 - Research for Practitioners in Music Education OR
    • MUSC 6887 - Introduction to Research in Music

    • 6 additional s.h. in advanced theory, analysis, history, or literature
      • Note:

      Students in the music education concentration will take MUSC 6836 and MUSC 6837 as the 6 additional s.h. in theory, analysis, history, or literature requirement.

      2. Concentration areas - 18-26 s.h.

      Students normally complete a single concentration. Highly qualified students may complete two related concentrations, but only after acceptable auditions or portfolio submissions in both areas at the time of admission.

      Choose from the following:

        Collaborative Piano - 18 s.h.
          Applied music and recitals (10 s.h.)
          • MUSC 6457 - Advanced Vocal Accompanying
          • MUSC 6467 - Advanced Vocal Accompanying
          • MUSC 6557 - Advanced Instrumental Accompanying/Chamber Music
          • MUSC 6567 - Advanced Instrumental Accompanying/Chamber Music
          • MUSC 6993 - Graduate Recital
          • MUSC 6994 - Graduate Recital
          Other studies in music (8 s.h.)
          • MUSC 6627 - Italian Lyric Diction
          • MUSC 6637 - French Lyric Diction
          • MUSC 6639 - German Lyric Diction
          • Select 2 s.h. in consultation with advisor
          • Select 2 s.h. in consultation with chair and/or advisor
        Choral conducting - 19 s.h.

        Candidates for this concentration must participate in at least one large ensemble each semester of residence and conduct a public performance of a major choral composition as a final project.

          Applied music and recitals (11 s.h.)
          • MUSC 5706 - Advanced Applied Conducting
          • MUSC 5716 - Advanced Applied Conducting
          • MUSC 6706 - Advanced Conducting
          • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
          Other studies in music (8 s.h.)
          • MUSC 5906 - Choral Literature
          • MUSC 5916 - Choral Literature
          • select others in consultation with advisor
          • Select 4 s.h. in consultation with chair and/or advisor
        Composition - 25 s.h.
          Applied composition (12 s.h.)

          (Select 12 s.h. of repetitions from the following in consultation with advisor. MUSC 6366 must be taken for two semesters.)

          • MUSC 6326 - Composition
          • MUSC 6336 - Composition
          • MUSC 6366 - Special Problems in Electronic Music
          Recital (2 s.h.)
          • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
          Thesis (3 s.h.)
          • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
          Other studies in music (8 s.h.)
          • MUSC 5336 - Advanced Orchestration
          • MUSC 6136 - Music of the Modern and Postmodern Eras
          • MUSC 6327 - Counterpoint
          • MUSC 6328 - The Language of Post-tonal Music
          • MUSC 6356 - Pedagogy of Theory
        Instrumental conducting - 18 s.h.

        Audition repertoire will be chosen from the standard literature by the auditioning committee. Students must demonstrate keyboard proficiency at an acceptable level. Candidates for this degree must participate in at least one large ensemble each semester in residence and conduct a public performance of a major composition as a final project.

          Applied music and recital (11 s.h.)
          • MUSC 5706 - Advanced Applied Conducting
          • MUSC 5716 - Advanced Applied Conducting
          • MUSC 6706 - Advanced Conducting
          • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
          Other studies in music (7 s.h.)
          • MUSC 5926 - Wind Instrument Literature OR
          • MUSC 6226 - Orchestral Literature

          • select others in consultation with advisor
        Jazz performance - 18 s.h.

        In addition to the recital required of all performance candidates at the masters level, jazz performance concentration students must complete at least one original jazz composition per semester. Students must perform in at least one large and one small ensemble each semester while in residence.

          Applied music and recitals (12 s.h.)
          • MUSC 6195 - Jazz Improvisation
          • MUSC 6196 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation

          • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
          Other studies in music (6 s.h.)

          (Select 6 s.h. from the following.)

          • MUSC 6095 - Jazz Harmony
          • MUSC 6096 - Advanced Jazz Harmony
          • MUSC 6295 - Jazz Theory
          • MUSC 6296 - Jazz Arranging
          • MUSC 6395 - Jazz Recording Technique
          • MUSC 6396 - Jazz History
        Keyboard performance specialist and pedagogy - 24 s.h.
          Pedagogy practicum - 4 s.h.
          • MUSC 6727 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum (must be repeated twice)
          Major applied area and recital - 10 s.h.

          The following applied courses must be taken in some combination to total 8 s.h.

          • MUSC 6_ _1
          • MUSC 6_ _2
          • MUSC 6_ _3
          • MUSC 6_ _4
          • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital (2 s.h.)
          First minor applied area and recital - 5 s.h.

          The following applied courses must be taken in some combination to total 4 s.h.

          • MUSC 6_ _1
          • MUSC 6_ _2
          • MUSC 6_ _3
          • MUSC 6_ _4
          • MUSC 6993 - Graduate Recital (1 s.h.)
          Second minor applied area and recital - 5 s.h.

          The following applied courses must be taken in some combination to total 4 s.h.

          • MUSC 6_ _1
          • MUSC 6_ _2
          • MUSC 6_ _3
          • MUSC 6_ _4
          • MUSC 6993 - Graduate Recital (1 s.h.)
        Music education - 20-22 s.h.

        This concentration includes areas of emphasis in pedagogical studies, choral or instrumental conducting, Suzuki string pedagogy, performance, or theory-composition. All areas of emphasis are approved for North Carolina graduate teacher licensure.

          Areas of emphasis

          Choose from the following:

            Choral conducting - 21 s.h.
              Teacher education - 3 s.h.
              • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
              Pedagogical studies - 3 s.h.
              • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
              Choral conducting - 8 s.h.
              • MUSC 5706 - Advanced Applied Conducting
              • MUSC 5716 - Advanced Applied Conducting

              • MUSC 5906 - Choral Literature
                • OR
              • MUSC 5916 - Choral Literature
              Ensembles - 2 s.h.

              Choose from the following:

              • MUSC 6625 - Concert Choir

              • MUSC 6635 - University Chorale
                • OR
              • MUSC 6665 - Chamber Singers

              • Other ensembles
              Applied music - 2 s.h. (1,1)

              The notation (1,1) indicates the recommendation that an applied, private lesson is taken for 1 s.h. (1/2 hour lesson per week) for two consecutive semesters. Choose from applied music courses (voice or piano recommended).

                Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education
                  • OR
                • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
              Instrumental conducting - 22 s.h.
                Teacher education - 3 s.h.
                • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
                Pedagogical studies - 3 s.h.
                • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
                Instrumental conducting - 9 s.h.
                • MUSC 5706 - Advanced Applied Conducting
                • MUSC 5716 - Advanced Applied Conducting

                • MUSC 5926 - Wind Instrument Literature
                  • OR
                • MUSC 6226 - Orchestral Literature
                Ensembles - 2 s.h.

                Choose two of the following:

                • MUSC 6715 - Concert Band
                • MUSC 6735 - Wind Ensemble
                • MUSC 6745 - Symphony Orchestra
                • MUSC 6785 - Symphonic Band
                  • OR
                • Other ensembles
                Applied music - 2 s.h. (1,1)

                The notation (1, 1) indicates the recommendation that an applied, private lesson is taken for 1 s.h. (1/2 hour lesson per week) for two consecutive semesters. Choose from applied music courses (primary instrument recommended).

                  Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education
                    • OR
                  • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
                Music theory/composition - 22 s.h.
                  Teacher education - 3 s.h.
                  • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
                  Pedagogical studies - 3 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
                  Music theory/composition - 8 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6326 - Composition OR
                  • MUSC 6336 - Composition OR
                  • MUSC 6366 - Special Problems in Electronic Music

                  • MUSC 6327 - Counterpoint OR
                  • MUSC 6356 - Pedagogy of Theory

                  • MUSC 6328 - The Language of Post-tonal Music OR
                  • MUSC 6536 - Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis
                  Other studies in music - 3 s.h.

                  Choose from the following:

                  • MUSC 5257 - Psychological Foundations of Music
                  • MUSC 5516 - Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century
                  • MUSC 6403 - Music Technology in the Classroom
                  • MUSC 6507 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6508 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6509 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • other courses
                  • Other theory, history, literature, and analysis courses as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                  Applied music - 2 s.h.

                  Choose from the following:

                  • MUSC 6316 - Score Analysis OR
                  • Other courses
                  Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education OR
                  • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
                Pedagogical studies - 20 s.h.
                  Teacher education - 3 s.h.
                  • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
                  Pedagogical studies - 9 s.h.

                  Choose three of the following:

                  • MUSC 5937 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School
                  • MUSC 5977 - General Music in the Secondary Schools
                  • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
                  • MUSC 6907 - Instructional Challenges and Techniques
                  Other studies in music - 3 s.h.

                  Choose from the following:

                  • MUSC 5516 - Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century
                  • MUSC 5257 - Psychological Foundations of Music
                  • MUSC 6403 - Music Technology in the Classroom
                  • MUSC 6507 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6508 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6509 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • Other courses
                  • Other theory, history, literature, and analysis courses as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                  Applied music - 2 s.h.

                  Choose from the following applied music courses:

                  • MUSC 6105 - Guitar Class
                  • MUSC 6115 - Guitar Class
                  • MUSC 6316 - Score Analysis
                  • MUSC 6507 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6508 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • MUSC 6509 - Topics and Issues in Music
                  • Other courses
                  • Other applied music courses as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                  Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education OR
                  • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
                Performance - 22 s.h.
                  Teacher education - 3 s.h.
                  • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
                  Pedagogical studies - 3 s.h.
                  • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
                  Applied music - 8 s.h.

                  Choose 8 s.h. of graduate applied music in any area, as approved by the chair and/or advisor.

                    Ensembles - 2 s.h.

                    Choose two of the following:

                    • MUSC 6625 - Concert Choir
                    • MUSC 6635 - University Chorale
                    • MUSC 6665 - Chamber Singers
                    • MUSC 6715 - Concert Band
                    • MUSC 6735 - Wind Ensemble
                    • MUSC 6745 - Symphony Orchestra
                    • MUSC 6785 - Symphonic Band
                    • Other ensembles
                    • Other ensembles as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                    Other studies in music - 3 s.h.

                    Choose from the following:

                    • MUSC 5257 - Psychological Foundations of Music
                    • MUSC 5516 - Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century
                    • MUSC 6403 - Music Technology in the Classroom
                    • MUSC 6507 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • MUSC 6508 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • MUSC 6509 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • Other courses
                    • Other theory, history, literature, and analysis courses as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                    Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                    • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education OR
                    • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
                  Suzuki violin pedagogy - 22 s.h.
                    Teacher education - 3 s.h.
                    • EDUC 6001 - Introduction to Differences in Human Learning in Schools
                    Pedagogical studies - 3 s.h.
                    • MUSC 6839 - Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education
                    Suzuki violin pedagogy - 8 s.h.
                    • MUSC 6645 - Suzuki Pedagogy I
                    • MUSC 6646 - Suzuki Observation I
                    • MUSC 6647 - Suzuki Pedagogy II
                    • MUSC 6648 - Suzuki Observation II
                    Other studies in music - 3 s.h.

                    Choose from the following:

                    • MUSC 5257 - Psychological Foundations of Music
                    • MUSC 5516 - Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century
                    • MUSC 6403 - Music Technology in the Classroom
                    • MUSC 6507 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • MUSC 6508 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • MUSC 6509 - Topics and Issues in Music
                    • Other courses
                    • Other theory, history, literature, and analysis courses as approved by the chair and/or advisor
                    Applied music - 2 s.h. (1,1)

                    The notation (1,1) indicates the recommendation that an applied, private lesson is taken for 1 s.h. (1/2 hour lesson per week) for two consecutive semesters. Choose from applied music courses (violin recommended).

                      Final project or thesis - 3 s.h.
                      • MUSC 6990 - Final Project in Music Education OR
                      • MUSC 7000 - Thesis
                Music history and literature - 21 s.h.

                Students accepted in the music history and literature concentration must demonstrate reading ability in at least one appropriate secondary language. Those identified with deficiencies will be advised to take courses as appropriate.

                  Advanced history and literature (6 s.h.)
                  • MUSC 5456 - Introduction to Ethnomusicology

                  • MUSC 6116 - Music of the Classic Era and Enlightenment OR
                  • MUSC 6126 - Music of the Romantic Era
                  Area of emphasis (6 s.h.)

                  Select one of the below areas of emphasis:

                    Ethnomusicology emphasis

                    Select  6 s.h.from the following courses in consultation with chair and/or advisor:

                    • MUSC 5466 - Folk and Indigenous Music of the Americas
                    • MUSC 5476 - African Music
                    • MUSC 5516 - Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century
                    • MUSC 6466 - Special Problems in Music History
                    • MUSC 6846 - World Music Ensemble (May be repeated)
                    • Other courses
                    Historical musicology emphasis

                    Select 6 s.h.in consultation with chair and/or advisor from the following:

                    • MUSC 5506 - Early Music in the West: to 1600
                    • MUSC 6106 - Music of the Baroque Era
                    • MUSC 6136 - Music of the Modern and Postmodern Eras
                    • MUSC 6466 - Special Problems in Music History
                    • MUSC 6658 - Musical Aesthetics and Criticism
                    • Other courses
                    • Or other theory/history/analysis/literature courses in consultation with chair and/or advisor
                  Thesis (6 s.h.)
                  • MUSC 7000 - Thesis (must be repeated twice)
                  Other studies in music (3 s.h.)

                  Select 3 s.h. of courses from the following:

                  • MUSC 6006 - Music Structure and Style OR
                  • MUSC 6016 - Music Structure and Style

                  • MUSC 6536 - Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis
                  • Other courses
                Pedagogy - 20-26 s.h.

                (string or vocal)

                  String (Suzuki) - 26 s.h.

                  The required recital must include advanced repertoire from the Suzuki Violin School and supplementary literature. A student may qualify for registration with the Suzuki Association of the Americas after completing the degree requirements.

                    Suzuki pedagogy and recital (18 s.h.)
                    • MUSC 6645 - Suzuki Pedagogy I
                    • MUSC 6646 - Suzuki Observation I
                    • MUSC 6647 - Suzuki Pedagogy II
                    • MUSC 6648 - Suzuki Observation II
                    • MUSC 6649 - Suzuki Observation III
                    • MUSC 6650 - Suzuki Observation IV
                    • MUSC 6655 - Suzuki Pedagogy III
                    • MUSC 6656 - Suzuki Pedagogy IV
                    • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
                    Other studies in music (8 s.h.)
                    • MUSC 6_ _ 2 or
                    • MUSC 6745 - Symphony Orchestra
                    • MUSC 6805 - String Chamber Music
                    • MUSC 6 _ _ 2 or
                    • MUSC 6 _ _ 3 (minimum of 6 s.h.)
                  Vocal - 20 s.h.
                    Pedagogy and recital (8 s.h.)
                    • MUSC 6617 - Vocal Pedagogy
                    • MUSC 6618 - Studio Vocal Techniques
                    • MUSC 6619 - Studio Vocal Internship
                    • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
                    Other studies in music (12 s.h.)
                    • MUSC 6596 - Historical Development of Vocal Literature
                    • MUSC 6062 (minimum of 6 s.h.)
                    • The following applied courses must be taken in some combination to total 6 semester hours: MUSC 6_ _1, MUSC 6_ _2, MUSC 6_ _3, MUSC 6_ _4.
                    • Select 3 additional semester hours in consultation with chair and/or advisor.
                Performance - 18 s.h.

                (brass, percussion instruments, piano, voice, string, or woodwind)

                Students accepted in the voice performance concentration must demonstrate proficiency in French, German, and Italian language and diction. Those identified with deficiencies will be advised to take courses as appropriate.

                  Applied music and recital (10 s.h.)

                  (The following applied courses must be taken in some combination to total 8 s.h.)

                  MUSC 6_ _1

                  MUSC 6_ _2

                  MUSC 6_ _3

                  MUSC 6_ _4

                  MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital (2 s.h.)

                    Other studies in music (8 s.h.)
                    • MUSC 6657 - Directed Study in Instrumental Pedagogy for Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, or Strings OR
                    • MUSC 6667 - Directed Study in Instrumental Pedagogy for Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, or Strings OR
                    • MUSC 6757 - Seminar: Keyboard Literature OR
                    • MUSC 5657 - Organ Pedagogy OR
                    • MUSC 6617 - Vocal Pedagogy
                    • Others may be selected in consultation with advisor
                  Sacred music - 21-23 s.h.

                  (choral conducting or organ)

                    Choose an area of emphasis:
                      Choral conducting - 21 s.h.
                        Applied music and recital (12 s.h.)
                        • MUSC 5706 - Advanced Applied Conducting
                        • MUSC 5716 - Advanced Applied Conducting
                        • MUSC 6061 - Applied Voice
                        • MUSC 6706 - Advanced Conducting
                        • MUSC 6995 - Graduate Recital
                        • MUSC 6061 - Applied Voice
                        Other studies in music (9 s.h.)

                        (Select 9 s.h. from the following.)

                        • MUSC 5906 - Choral Literature
                        • MUSC 5916 - Choral Literature
                        • MUSC 6525 - History of Sacred Music and Worship
                        • MUSC 6526 - Philosophy and Practice of Sacred Music I
                        • MUSC 6527 - Philosophy and Practice of Sacred Music II
                        • MUSC 6988 - Sacred Music Internship
                        • MUSC 6989 - Sacred Music Internship
                      Organ - 23 s.h.
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                Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music at East Carolina University

                Entry Requirements

                In order to be considered for admission, international graduate applicants follow the same steps as a U.S. applicant with a few exceptions as identified in Red font. Step by step instructions are identified below:

                • Complete the ECU Online Graduate School Application: One application fee and one set of supporting documents should be submitted for each program of study applying to.
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                • Provide Foreign Transcript Evaluation: 

                An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts indicating that, at minimum, the US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree has been awarded by an accredited college or university is required.

                • Provide Official Transcript(s) & Diploma Copy: A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English must be uploaded to your application.
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                  • Language Exam Options: The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo English Test or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The paper- or computer-based TOEFL exam is accepted by request only.
                • ECU Language Academy: You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Also, if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy may be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of all levels of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available on the Intensive English Program website. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
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                English Requirements

                • PTEMin 65
                • IELTSMin 6.5
                • TOEFLMin 78

                Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Music

                Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

                • Musicians
                • Singers
                • Communications, Entertainment, and Information
                • General Music

                Career Opportunities

                ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

                NC Tower

                This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

                • Self-employed;
                • Work for the federal government, including the military: or
                • Work outside of North Carolina.

                US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

                This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

                Degree-specific internships

                For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

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