蓝草音乐，旧时音乐和乡村音乐研究文学士学位的设计目的是培养准备独特的个人，他们可以在各种职业中竞争并取得成功。可能的职业机会包括：表演艺术家，工作室音乐家，音频工程师，唱片艺术家，词作者，商业出版物作家，经理或发起人，道路经理，博物馆或遗产中心的工作人员或管理员，教育家和私人音乐老师。
The Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies is designed to produce uniquely-prepared individuals who can compete and succeed in a wide array of careers. Possible career opportunities include: performing artist, studio musician, audio engineer, recording artist, songwriter, writer for trade publications, manager or promoter, road manager, museum or heritage center staff or administrator, educator, and private music instructor. <br><br>The Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, offered by East Tennessee State University, is as an Appalachian Studies major and thus not included in East Tennessee State University's music accreditation.