College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareScenic Technology is a concentration within Theatre. Our program provides both classroom and practical instruction that will prepare you for any type of production. Students gain hands-on experience in theatre, musical theatre, opera, and dance performances. As a student, you can work as deck chief, a member of the stage run crew, or a head fly person. You can even be a master carpenter or assistant technical director. Students must submit a portfolio before being accepted into this major.
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
4.0 years to degree
94% first-year retention rate
60% four-year graduation rate
70% six-year graduation rate