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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.
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