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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Siena Heights University

18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI

Siena Heights University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Adrian, Michigan, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at Siena Heights University exceeds 2,400 per year.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to Siena Heights University. Scores within the range of 18 - 23 on the ACT or 911 - 1068 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of admission. 55% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Siena Heights University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Siena Heights University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sienaheights.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Siena Heights University 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).