What Can I Do With A Degree in Music?

Are you considering majoring in Music, but aren't sure what careers it will prepare you for? This site is designed to explore some of the numerous opportunities open to you. The music major will prepare students for a variety of careers including but not limited to:

For information on these careers and others, please consult the following links:

• Sonoma State University Music Department
  Want to know more about the Sonoma State Music Department? 
• MENC: Careers In Music
  This site will tell you anything you need to know about careers related to music.
• Careers in Music
  Look up information regarding performing, writing, producing, etc.
• Music Career Options
  List of careers related to music.

What skills are used?

Careers in music share similar characteristics where skills are concerned. Skills include the ability to perform complex tasks and the ability to read music.  Good manual dexterity is also important.  Ability to take responsibility.

Where are the jobs?

Music careers are found in education, radio, television, business, symphonies/orchestras, writing, and church.

How much will I earn?

For salary information, please click on the links below:

JobSmart Salary Survey
WAGEWEB
Occupational Outlook Handbook

For additional salary information come into the Career Services to utilize the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey.  It is updated every three months and gives national average starting offers by major and occupation.

Where can I learn more?

The Career Services is located in Salazar 1070 and has extensive information for music related careers. Resources of interest include: Choices & Eureka (computerized career exploration programs), Career Library (over 500 books on careers), Internship and Job Postings, Community Involvement Program Listings (volunteer for credit and experience) and much, much more.