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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Hardin – Simmons University

Also known as HSU, Hardin-Simmons

10401 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX

Hardin - Simmons University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Abilene, Texas and operated as a private institution. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. HSU has an annual student enrollment of nearly two thousand.

Areas of study available at HSU include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1370 - 1700 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Hardin - Simmons University. HSU admits approximately 60% of applicants. Of those students admitted, about 40% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at hsutx.edu.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,700 per year. Some students at HSU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Hardin - Simmons University is the "Cowboys", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Students can visit the Hardin - Simmons University website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HSU, Hardin-Simmons 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

Salary & Wages

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.17

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $53810

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).