A degree from UL Lafayette’s School of Music ensures you’re ready to build a career doing what you love.
A degree in music from UL Lafayette opens doors to careers in performance, education, production, and beyond. Our graduates are prepared to succeed as creative professionals, teachers, and leaders in the music industry, thanks to hands-on training, faculty mentorship, and real-world performance opportunities.
Career Paths by Concentration
Music Performance
- Orchestral, chamber, or solo performer
- Studio musician or accompanist
- Private lesson instructor
Jazz Studies
- Jazz performer (solo or ensemble)
- Composer/arranger
- Jazz educator
Music Media
- Composer for film, television, or video games
- Music producer
- Audio engineer
Recording Arts
- Studio recording engineer
- Live sound technician
- Mixing/mastering engineer
Traditional Music
- Folk and traditional music performer
- Archivist or cultural preservationist
- Teaching artist or community music leader
Music Business
- Artist manager or promoter
- Concert or festival coordinator
- Music publishing and licensing professional
Music Education
- K–12 certified music teacher
- Choir, band, or orchestra director
- Music education consultant or curriculum developer
Alumni Impact
Our alumni are performers, educators, composers, producers, and entrepreneurs—working locally, nationally, and internationally.
