Music

Sample classes

  • Hip Hop from a Global Perspective
  • Thinking with Music
  • Bach and Handel
  • Computers in Music Performance

Outcomes

All information below is based on the 2022 First-Destination Post-Graduate Survey. Lists are not exhaustive; rather, they are a sampling of the data. If you would like more information, please email as_careers@cornell.edu

What can you do with a degree in Music?

Graduate school:

In 2022, many music majors embarked on graduate school journeys. They pursued various advanced degrees, with the majority dedicated to their PhD, JD, and MA. Their graduate field interest ranges from music to clinical psychology and economics.

These ambitious individuals have chosen to continue their education at prestigious institutions like the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Employment: 

The majority of music graduates entered sectors in technology, consulting, education, agriculture, and communications/media.

Where 2022 Music Graduates Work

EmployerJob Titles
Amazon Web ServicesAssociate Account Executive
Bantam ToolsSoftware Engineer
Creative Artists AgencyClerk
GoogleMarketing Specialist
Weil, Gotshal, & Manges LLPLitigation Paralegal
Wells FargoSecurities Operations Service Specialist