<p>Keep in mind, though, that other than certain specialized areas, an undergrad degree does not prepare anyone for a career. That is usually what graduate level education is all about. An undergrad degree in performing can provide the training to commence a career or the foundation to move on to professional training in another field.</p>
<p>What I find interesting is that many performing arts programs and schools, in addition to providing the training to pursue a career in performing, are now also providing a focus on how a degree in performing arts can be integrated into more mainstream aspects of our economy. There are schools, such as University of the Arts, that in addition to showcases and exposure to the work world of performing arts, also provide job fairs with employers seeking graduates with performing arts degrees to work in non-performing positions that provide steady ongoing employment. There is a growing recognition that a degree in performing arts involves training, skill sets and experience that are transferable to other types of positions. On the UArts website is a page with information on UArts’ Corzo Center for a Creative Economy which might make interesting reading for some.</p>