Comedy Writing and Performance
A program that focuses on the historical, cultural, and theoretical dimensions of comedy as an art form, and the writing, performance, and production of comedy. Includes instruction in comedic storytelling, comedy production, comedy writing, history of comedy, improvisation, and sketch writing.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 35
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $40k
About this major
A program that focuses on the historical, cultural, and theoretical dimensions of comedy as an art form, and the writing, performance, and production of comedy. Includes instruction in comedic storytelling, comedy production, comedy writing, history of comedy, improvisation, and sketch writing.
Examples of specialized tracks: Comedic Arts, Comedy Studies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers and authors | $72k | +3.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Actors | — | +0.3% | Some college, no degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$40k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$31k
Bachelor's
$40k
Top colleges for Comedy Writing and Performance
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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