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Right now, the best degree, would be one in another industry. Nursing? Accounting?
The future is not bright for radio. Most young people have no interest in the radio industry.
That's a bad sign right there. Pursue radio, but have a good backup plan.

I'm not being snarky because I'm still doing it after 30 years, but....you have to be realistic, much
like the blacksmith in the early 20th century. The writing was on the Model A.
 
In my experience, and I have hired many a jock and PD, it's all about the tape (or CD/mp3 nowadays)

When I would run an ad for any particular position, I would get hundreds of tapes from all over the country. What I WASN'T looking for was...

-Plays good with others.
-Was number one in every market he/she was in.
-Had a degree.

All I ever looked for was how he/she sounded. Period. For me, it's all about what comes out of the speakers.

I think radio started to suck when talented people were no longer judged on their talent. Personally (and I know some who may agree) I don't think listeners care about anything else. If you are good and what we're looking for, YOU get the job... even if it's your first one. All you need is talent.

Again, just my two cents. But really, anyone care if Howard Stern or Rick Dees went to college?
 
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