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 Nebraska colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Doane University – Crete

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE

Doane University- Crete is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crete, NE, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1000 students are enrolled annually at Doane University- Crete.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Doane University- Crete score in a range of 20 to 26 on the ACT. This school has an admissions rate of around 83 percent of which only 27 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at doane.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,000 annually. Some students at Doane University- Crete may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Doane University- Crete through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the Doane University - Crete website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Doane University – Crete 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

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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $47800

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).