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 Michigan colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Rochester College

8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI

Rochester College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rochester Hills, MI, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Rochester College has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,100.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 913 to 1071, or an ACT composite score within the range of 18 to 24. Rochester College admits around 60% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 41% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 annually. Some students at Rochester College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf

Students can visit the Rochester College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rochester College 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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.18

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $68940

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).