College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareLyric Theatre is housed within our School of Music. This major combines vocal and acting training needed for the 21st century musical stage. Through our program, you'll take part in fully-staged musical and opera productions each year. You will learn how to use the body and voice in a healthy manner and how to sing many styles of music. Students choose between performance and creative concentrations. You can pick electives based on your professional interests. Students learn in a friendly, supportive environment. If you join our program, dedicated teachers and top industry professionals will instruct you. They will provide you with excellent career advice suited to your talents. With this major, you will gain opportunities to engage with the professional world.
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