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 Kansas colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Central Christian College of Kansas

Also known as Central Christian College

901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS

Central Christian College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in McPherson, Kansas, in a predominantly rural area. The Free Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Central Christian College, with only about 500 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• General Studies
• Commerce
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Liberal Arts

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at centralchristian.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $20,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,200 annually. Students attending Central Christian College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Central Christian College of Kansas offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the Central Christian College website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

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

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

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $43410

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).