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 Maryland colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Washington College

1525 Greenspring Valley Rd, Stevenson, MD

Washington College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Chestertown, MD, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Washington College exceeds 1,500 per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Natural Resources And Conservation

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Washington College. A score in a range of 1610 - 1860 on the SAT, or 21 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits approximately 60% of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 15% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.washcoll.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $42,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,600 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Washington College Shoremen participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

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

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.92

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 740
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $68440

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).