Overview

In addition to learning about the best practices of the music industry, at the Popular and Commercial Music degree program from Loyola University New Orleans you’ll develop your performance and technical skills with instruction on style, recording techniques, theory, audio production, and more.

Every semester, Loyola's pop student ensembles perform a showcase at the world-renowned House of Blues in New Orleans' famous French Quarter. But even outside of the classroom, you'll be surrounded by opportunities to showcase your talent with live performances in the city's countless venues.

Possible Career Paths

Today's music industry offers a host of exciting career possibilities. Below, you'll find just a sample of the more popular paths for our graduates:

Performing Artist: Perform in venues and festivals as a solo artist or as part of an act within your specific style and genre
Music Producer: Supervise the entire production process for artist clients from preproduction to audio mastering, selecting session musicians, recommending improvements to lyrics and arrangements, and coaching artists to deliver the best studio performances.
Session Musician: Provide masterful sounds for music producers and recording artists within the studio environment
Audio Engineer: Shape the sound of a client's song by using the latest recording technologies to ensure the best recording, editing, and mixing of client sessions.
Artist Manager: Manage the financial and promotion aspects of an artist or act, working to identify work opportunities, manage public relations and marketing efforts, network with producers, booking agents, and talent buyers, and provide career advice and strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Piano

Arts & Ent Industry Forum

Piano for Popular Music

Artist Health & Wellness

Critical Reading and Writing

History of American Pop Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Take a quiz to help discover possible majors to declare on your application.
Submit original secondary school transcripts.
Review AP, IB and other credit guides
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Loyola University New Orleans, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
Submit the Affidavit of Support and copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51664 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51664 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51664 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Possible Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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