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Drama and Theatre Arts Degree
The drama and theatre arts field of study is focused on performance and performers involved in the process. The term drama comes from the Greek word meaning “action”. Today, a drama performed in a theatre by actors upon a stage before a live audience includes an active mode of production often including music and dance. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.
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Community College of Philadelphia (USciences)
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Located in a big city setting, the Community College of Philadelphia features degree and certificate programs in more than 70 areas. The Mid-Atlantic college is an affordable option for anyone who wants to gain admission to a four-year degree program in the future. Transfer degrees are featured in such subjects as:
- Business
- Interior Design
- The Social Sciences
- Psychology.
The college also provides career-oriented training that leads to a certificate for jobs in:
- Medical Assisting
- Addiction Studies
- Paralegal Work
- Business
- Teacher Education
If you maintain a certain GPA, you can work towards the school’s program for dual admission. By taking part in this program, can enroll in a curriculum that can be collaborated with such well-known 4-year schools as:
- Temple University
- LaSalle University
- Drexel University
- St. Joseph’s
- Rosemont College
Regardless of a student’s goals or preferences, the college provides counseling so individual options can be explored. The college, which has a 55% retention rate, offers such services as financial aid, tutoring, and provisions for students with disabilities. Approximate annual tuition is around $8,500 for in-state students and about $11,500 for students attending from out of state. Currently, enrollment stands at around 17,000 students overall. No athletic or sports activities are offered at the school.
Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Community College of Philadelphia offers an associate's degree program in drama and theatre arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 7 |
| White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Drama and Theatre Arts program at USciences, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Actors
Description
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, actors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.03
Producers
Description
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Hourly Rate: $46.29
- Average Annual Salary: $96290
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 660
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.28
- Average Annual Salary: $77550
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.88
- Average Annual Salary: $64230
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Community College of Philadelphia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Community College of Philadelphia may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
USciences is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball