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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.
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