What Can I Do With a Major In Music?
Music is designed to allow students to study music without the focus of a particular professional major (e.g., Performance, Theory, Music Education). Some students pursue careers closely related to music, such as performers, educators, songwriters, conductors, arrangers, composers and actors. Others choose careers behind the scenes, or in the business area of music in careers such as producers, engineers, managers, agents, and in publishing and sales. The degree provides a foundation for such professional pursuits as studio teaching, music business, arts administration, performance, and church music. Students are also prepared for graduate study in music or other disciplines that accept a general liberal arts degree for entry. Students holding this degree have successfully pursued graduate study in the fields of law, medicine, business, computer science, and others.
** Includes Self-Employed
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
- Hugh Hodgson School of Music (HHSOM)
- School of Music Library
- HHSOM Ambassadors
- HHSOM Student Organizations
- Student Organizations through Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant for help with job searching, resumes, interviewing skills, career options, applying to grad school, and much more
Career Spotlights from My Next Move:
- Music Directors & Composers
- Music Therapists
- Musicians & Singers
- Producers & Directors
- Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes
- Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys
- Disc Jockeys
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Musical Instrument Repairers & Tuners
- Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
- My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
- Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
- Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
- UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
- Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
- Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others.
GENERAL
- Handshake (job board for UGA students to apply to full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities)
- LinkedIn (networking platform with a public job board)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | Flight Attendant | Eighth Day Sound | Audio Production Technician | Oconee County School District | Choir Director | Pretty Boy | Bar Manager | The Ringer | Production Assistant | University of Georgia | Administrative Associate | WUOT | Senior Programmer & Announcer |
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Social Work, Advanced Standing, MSW | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, PharmD |