Careers in Music
A music degree from Rollins can lead to a rewarding career not only as a musician, but in a range of roles in the music industry, including as a music educator. Our faculty’s connections will position you to take advantage of the booming career opportunities in Central Florida, where in Orange County alone jobs in the performing arts sector are projected to increase by 51 percent and in the education sector by 20 percent by 2029.
But the training you receive at Rollins will also prepare you for so much more. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained the discipline, confidence, and interdisciplinary skills necessary to excel in a range of fields. In fact, many of our graduates go on to become lawyers, doctors, professors, and entrepreneurs.
Opportunity Awaits
A music degree from Rollins is the key to advancing your career and unlocking your earning potential.
- $59K
Average annual salary for bachelor’s of music graduates
- 33%
Projected job growth for performing artists in Florida by 2029
- $75K
Median annual salary for postsecondary music teachers
- 21%
Projected job growth for sound technicians by 2030
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“I came to Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs for a top-quality education at an unbeatable price, but I stayed for the relationships I built with my professors. The small class sizes at Rollins make it impossible to slip through the cracks when you are struggling and easy for you and your professors to get to know each other as people.”
Top 10 Careers for Music Majors
With a bachelor’s degree in music from Rollins, you’ll have the interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the music and performing arts industries.
• Booking agent
• Composer or songwriter
• Conductor
• Entrepreneur
• Lawyer
• Music teacher
• Performing artist
• Record producer
• Sound engineer
• Studio musician
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