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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Spring Arbor University (SAU)

19900 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI

Spring Arbor University is a nonprofit private institution located in Spring Arbor, MI and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Free Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,200 students enroll at SAU annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Spring Arbor University. A score between 940 to 1170 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 19% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,900 annually. Spring Arbor University may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Spring Arbor University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.arbor.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

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