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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Long Island University – C W Post Campus

1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY

Long Island University - C W Post Campus provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookville, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Long Island University - C W Post Campus is nearly 11,000 per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam, or 1310 to 1620 on the SAT. This school accepts about 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, about 16 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at liu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $8,200 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Long Island University - C W Post Campus through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.liu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Long Island University – C W Post Campus has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $45290

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).