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 Florida colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Flagler College – St Augustine (Flagler)

501 W State St, Jacksonville, FL

Flagler is a nonprofit private institution located in Saint Augustine, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Around 2,800 students enroll at Flagler annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 22 to 26 on the ACT or 1560 to 1760 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Flagler has an admissions rate of 40 percent of which only 42 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found through the school's site or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition is close to $16,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Flagler College - St Augustine through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's flagler.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Flagler College – St Augustine 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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $62030

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).