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 Texas colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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East Texas Baptist University (DMC)

101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX

East Texas Baptist University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Marshall, Texas and operated as a private institution. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. East Texas Baptist University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,200.

Areas of study offered at East Texas Baptist University include but are not limited to:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to East Texas Baptist University. Scores between 18 - 22 on the ACT or 840 - 1040 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of getting accepted. 57% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 51% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $2,700 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for East Texas Baptist University is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.etbu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DMC 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

• Corpus Christi, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $49670

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).