New Orleans’ own Loyola University was honored in Billboard’s 2020 list of the top 20 music business schools in the country. This comes as no surprise as Loyola is centered in a city with such a deep-rooted and thriving musical heritage. 

Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Music and Media, formally reorganized in 2019, includes the School of Music and Theater Arts, the School of Communication and Design, and the School of Music Industry. One-third of attending undergrads at Loyola University are enrolled within this college, featuring specialized majors like Music Industry Studies, Popular and Commercial Music, Music Composition, and more. Last year, the school introduced a new degree program for Urban and Electronic Music Production, which focuses on song production, recording techniques, and studio engineering. The College of Music and Media is a unique, creative experience for visionaries of all kinds- vocalists, instrumentalists, industry professionals, producers, designers, and more- all learning under esteemed professors who have accumulated accolades like Grammy and Emmy Awards.

Students in the College of Music and Media learn and work alongside industry professionals who help eager minds reach their fullest potential. Notable alumni who received their education through the Music Industry Studied program include world-renowned hip-hop artist G-Eazy, hip-hop producer Christoph Andersson, and songwriter and producer Carter Lang. Many members of New Orleans bsd the Revivalists — Andrew Campanelli, George Gekas, and Michael Girardot — graduated through the program as well. The program’s graduates have seen great success and exciting careers in a wide range of industry and creative jobs. 

Though the College of Music and Media was not officially established until spring of last year, Loyola University New Orleans has educated and inspired incredible musicians, producers, performers, entrepreneurs, and industry administration through its Music Industry Studies program for 15 years.