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College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareThis major focuses on the concepts of composition and teaching. Students take specialized classes in orchestration, music formalization, and jazz arranging. Coursework also includes experimental, electronic, and computer music. In this major, you'll be able collaborate with fellow music students. You can also use experimental music studios and have your original works performed. Students learn from exceptional faculty pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Our program also prepares students for graduate study. You must pass an audition to be accepted into this major.
93% employed or continuing education
31% employed after graduation
62% attending graduate school
$52,800 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: The Naperville Winds (2), Urbana High School (1), Urbana School District 116 (1) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Carnegie Mellon University, Boston Conservatory at Berklee View All
4.4 years to degree
91% first-year retention rate
45% four-year graduation rate
85% six-year graduation rate