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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Skidmore College

515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY

Skidmore College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Saratoga Springs, NY, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Skidmore College.

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

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1730 - 2030 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 annually. Some students at Skidmore College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Skidmore College Thoroughbreds participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://cms.skidmore.edu/index.cfm.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.31

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $60430

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).