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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University of Detroit Mercy

2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI

University of Detroit Mercy is a nonprofit private institution located in Detroit, Michigan and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Detroit Mercy has a yearly student enrollment of around 5,500.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1390 to 1870 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 to 27 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to University of Detroit Mercy. 63% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at udmercy.edu.

Tuition is approximately $36,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $6,000. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Detroit Mercy Titans participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about Detroit Mercy may visit their website at http://www.udmercy.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Detroit Mercy 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).