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Music Open Studies

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Music Open Studies?

This program is the chance for you to design your own major within Music. Students can explore areas of study according to their own musical interests. These interests can include jazz, piano pedagogy, musical theatre, arts administration, foreign language, and more. Whatever you choose, Music Open Studies allows you to find what interests you. You must pass an audition to be accepted into this program.

Career Options

  • Arts administration
  • Foreign language
  • Music & culture
  • Musical theatre
  • Piano pedagogy

Post-Graduation Success1

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

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

4.4 years to degree

91% first-year retention rate

45% four-year graduation rate

85% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,620
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $38,558

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,972
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $59,250

International

  • Tuition: $35,966
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,244
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