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 Indiana colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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University of Indianapolis (UIndy)

420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis is a nonprofit private institution located in Indianapolis, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at UIndy exceeds five thousand annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students admitted to UIndy earn an SAT score between 1350 - 1680, or an ACT score within the range of 19 - 25. UIndy admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 20% of students registered for enrollment.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $25,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,600. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for UIndy is the "Greyhounds", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.88

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $68590

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).