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 Missouri colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Hannibal – Lagrange College (OTC)

1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO

Hannibal - Lagrange College provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hannibal, Missouri and operated as a private institution. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Hannibal - Lagrange College has an annual student enrollment of around 1,200.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Hannibal - Lagrange College. Scores between 20 to 25 on the ACT or 720 to 1010 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for admission. 60% of those who apply are admitted to Hannibal - Lagrange College, of which 39 percent choose to attend.

The cost of tuition is close to $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Hannibal - Lagrange College "Trojans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.hlg.edu.

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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $38840

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).