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 New York colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Fordham University

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY

Fordham University is a nonprofit private institution located in Bronx, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over fifteen thousand students enroll at Fordham University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fordham University offers:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Fordham University achieve an SAT score in a range of 1720 - 2020, or an ACT score within the range of 26 - 30. This school admits roughly 40% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 15% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at fordham.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $44,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. 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 Fordham University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the Fordham University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fordham University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.12
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.53

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $89640
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $86100

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).