Careers in Music Education

Our music education majors pursue careers in:

• K-12 education
• Higher education
• Private instruction
• Conducting/directing
• Composition
• Music education supervision

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in music education:

• Music teacher
• Assistant band director
• Band director
• Conductor
• Choir director
• Vocal/instrumental music teacher

Types of employers for music education graduates:

• Educational institutions
• Music companies or stores
• Self-employment

Recent employment organizations of our graduates include:

• Lakeland School
• University of Dubuque
• Pius XI High School
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Milestones Program for Children