<p>I'm a 22 year old female, living in San Francisco and a Fall 2012 graduate from San Francisco State University (3.71 GPA). During my time at the University, I majored in Sociology and minored in Women and Gender Studies. These areas of focus were very interesting, and gave me a lot of tools to use in my post-grad life. The only problem is I never considered what the career path I took would be, which is where I am currently.</p>
<p>Everyone tells me to do something I'm passionate about, which is how I discovered that there was a Music Administration or Music Business degree. The career paths available from these degrees is exactly where I see myself in 10 years: working my ass off at a label, but being surrounded by an industry that I love.</p>
<p>So my question is, where do I start? Any school suggestions would be amazing. I'm interested in any higher degree than a B.A (which I already have). But, honestly, any help would be much appreciated!</p>
<p>Have you checked out SFSU’s own certificate program: [Music</a> and Recording Industry - Bulletin 2013 - 2014 - San Francisco State University](<a href=“SF State Bulletin 2023–2024 < San Francisco State University”>SF State Bulletin 2023–2024 < San Francisco State University) The Music/Recording Industry program is designed for those who want to learn more about the music business and recording industry through a structured program of study. Musicians, producers, engineers, lawyers, agents, promoters, managers and entertainment writers can all benefit from MRI courses. The program integrates technical skills in recording, business and legal aspects, along with production elements, to provide foundations in the music business and the audio engineering field.</p>
<p>Goucher has a program in arts administration (MD). UMass Amherst has an online arts administration degree through University without Walls. Other state universities might be a good place to look.</p>
<p>You can get a lot of experience in these areas, or test out your interest, by interning or volunteering as well. Or start at the bottom so to speak, in a paid job.</p>
<p>What are you thinking about specifically. You mentioned working for a label. Is that your goal, or would you like to work for a non-profit music organization, or are you just at a point where you want to explore?</p>
<p>With a bachelor’s degree of any kind, you should have access to many different kinds of jobs, at least over time. And access to grad or professional schools. The transition after college can be tough, but hang in there, and something will work out.</p>