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 North Carolina colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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North Carolina Wesleyan College

Also known as NC State University

2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Wesleyan College is a nonprofit private institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. North Carolina Wesleyan College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,500.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among students admitted to North Carolina Wesleyan College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 990 on the SAT exam. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at North Carolina Wesleyan College, with 21% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ncwc.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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $54900

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).