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BA Music Industry Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

BA Music Industry Studies integrates artistry, industry, and technology across music history, theory, songwriting, business, marketing, law, recording, and production

Required capstone experiences include a Music Industry internship and senior seminar

Students build professional experience through Lion Records, community partnerships, production workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations

Professional Development

Recent internships have included Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, Warner Music Group, Sony Red, The Mann Center, ASCAP, Reverb, Primary Wave, and regional production companies

Curriculum prepares students for music business, publishing, promotion, event, recording, artist management, and production pathways

Facilities

Lion Records operates as a faculty-led, student-run multidisciplinary record label distributing student-created content

Albright offers certification in industry-standard Pro Tools before graduation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.05

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,955

Before aid

Average net price

$20,024

After aid

Academic Investment · albright.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

BA Music Industry Studies integrates artistry, industry, and technology across music history, theory, songwriting, business, marketing, law, recording, and production

Required capstone experiences include a Music Industry internship and senior seminar

Students build professional experience through Lion Records, community partnerships, production workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations

Professional Development

Recent internships have included Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, Warner Music Group, Sony Red, The Mann Center, ASCAP, Reverb, Primary Wave, and regional production companies

Curriculum prepares students for music business, publishing, promotion, event, recording, artist management, and production pathways

Facilities

Lion Records operates as a faculty-led, student-run multidisciplinary record label distributing student-created content

Albright offers certification in industry-standard Pro Tools before graduation

Program Highlights

Training

BA Music Industry Studies integrates artistry, industry, and technology across music history, theory, songwriting, business, marketing, law, recording, and production

Required capstone experiences include a Music Industry internship and senior seminar

Students build professional experience through Lion Records, community partnerships, production workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations

Professional Development

Recent internships have included Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, Warner Music Group, Sony Red, The Mann Center, ASCAP, Reverb, Primary Wave, and regional production companies

Curriculum prepares students for music business, publishing, promotion, event, recording, artist management, and production pathways

Facilities

Lion Records operates as a faculty-led, student-run multidisciplinary record label distributing student-created content

Albright offers certification in industry-standard Pro Tools before graduation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

International applicants (Fall entry)Jul 1, 2027

Fall enrollment (rolling)

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Music Industry Studies · albright.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Transcript (Required)

Submit an official high school transcript with the university application

Essay / Writing Sample (Optional)

Essay, writing sample, or personal statement

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Teacher recommendation and/or completed secondary school report from a guidance counselor

Music Industry Studies · albright.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Albright's first-year application

No separate audition or portfolio is required for admission to the major/co-major

Optional Talent Award review is separate from admission and requires a completed Albright admission application first

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

International admission requires TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, or ACT scores

Admission Pathway

Music Industry Studies is offered as a major, co-major, and minor

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview is required for Music Industry Studies admission

Students are admitted through the standard Albright application process

Admission questions: admission@albright.edu or 610-921-7700

Scholarship Info

Talent Award

Optional Music Industry Talent Award review is separate from admission and based on a business portfolio adjudicated by Music Department faculty

Applicants must submit a complete Albright admission application before sending portfolio materials

Talent Awards are $2,000 per year, and students may receive up to two awards

Portfolio Materials

Curriculum vitae/resume, 1 page, listing education, experience, organizations, leadership, awards, and community service

Statement of accomplishments/goals, 1 page, with opening, body, and closing goal paragraphs

Critical writing sample, such as a research paper

One or more supplemental materials: business plan, marketing analysis, artist management portfolio, letters of recommendation, or documentation of community work

Renewal

Award recipients are expected to actively participate in Lion Records

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.05

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,955

Before aid

Average net price

$20,024

After aid

Academic Investment · albright.edu College Scorecard

Training

BA Music Industry Studies integrates artistry, industry, and technology across music history, theory, songwriting, business, marketing, law, recording, and production

Required capstone experiences include a Music Industry internship and senior seminar

Students build professional experience through Lion Records, community partnerships, production workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations

Professional Development

Recent internships have included Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, Warner Music Group, Sony Red, The Mann Center, ASCAP, Reverb, Primary Wave, and regional production companies

Curriculum prepares students for music business, publishing, promotion, event, recording, artist management, and production pathways

Facilities

Lion Records operates as a faculty-led, student-run multidisciplinary record label distributing student-created content

Albright offers certification in industry-standard Pro Tools before graduation

Updated 6d ago