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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Allegheny College (CCAC)

800 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area.

The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Allegheny College.

Areas of study available at Allegheny College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Natural Resources And Conservation

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to Allegheny College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1070 - 1300, or an ACT score within the range of 23 - 29. This school has an admissions rate of about 58% of which only 20% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found via the school site or by simply requesting information here.

Tuition is approximately $40,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,300. Students attending Allegheny College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Allegheny College "Gators" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at allegheny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCAC offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.08

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $84200

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).