College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareThis 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.
87% employed or continuing education
56% employed after graduation
31% attending graduate school
$50,503 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Arc Worldwide, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Solstice View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania View All
4.2 years to degree
95% first-year retention rate
45% four-year graduation rate
73% six-year graduation rate