Drama and Dance Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach drama and/or dance programs at various educational levels.
- Schools offering
- 66
- Annual completions
- 156
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to teach drama and/or dance programs at various educational levels.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $63k | -2.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Education teachers, postsecondary | $72k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$50k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$34k
Bachelor's
$51k
Top colleges for Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | San Juan, PR | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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