Music Business/ Industry and Business Degrees

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Hi!
I am graduating in the year 2019 and am looking into colleges that offer Music Industry/Business Degrees (I say both Industry and Business because I can see the degree under both titles.) I am hoping to double major and receive both a Music Business and standard Business Degree if I can. My hope is to join the Music Industry and be able to create my own music (I am a singer.) However, I understand how hard it can be to break through in my career of choice and I want to ensure my financial stability in a field that I still feel passionate about.

All rambling aside, I am wondering if there are any recommendations that can be given for my scenario. I am already looking into Steinhardt and the Clive Davis Program as well as Syracuse and many others. I would like for the colleges to be in New York but I am open to all suggestions, even those out of the United States.

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I am a straight A student with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. I am taking all Honors courses this year with the exception of Math. I am taking AP courses next year and have perfect attendance (if that helps.) I don’t know if this would be beneficial or not, but I have also taken electives in all law courses provided by my school and I am going to be taking AP Physiology and AP Sociology next year. I have not currently taken my SAT’s but my school does predict my scores to be top quality.

Financially, my family is not well off. I come from a single parent home with an income of under $20k. I am willing to work but I am not willing to take out loans as I have seen first hand what it can do to your financial stability. If you could offer the standard tuition, financial aid opportunities and the chances of a full ride (or close to it.) It would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

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A few things:
–What is your SAT/ACT score?
–I know you listed Syracuse – but I’d suggest you specifically look at the Bandier program there.
–I’d also research the SUNY schools to see if you can find a reasonable fit.

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@happy1 I do not currently have my SAT/ACT score as I am scheduled to take it in the fall of next year. Thank you for the suggestions offered! I have looked into SUNY schools and was able to find another college to add to my list, it’s much appreciated :slight_smile:

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For SUNY schools, look into Oneonta and Fredonia. My friend’s D is at Oneonta for music industry and enjoys the program. She has had several internships, including the Disney one, which is not technically music industry but is more business/hospitality. Her sibling is at Fredonia in a different major but she didn’t want to be that far from home.