Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Any instructional program in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 50
- Annual completions
- 235
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $40k
About this major
Any instructional program in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft not listed above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producers and directors | $83k | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Actors | — | +0.3% | Some college, no degree |
| Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other | — | +6.0% | No formal educational credential |
| Costume attendants | $55k | +5.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
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 Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 23 | 58 | 81 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | Santurce, PR | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Ponce, PR | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York, NY | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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