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 California colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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California State University – Stanislaus

Also known as CSU Stanislaus

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA

California State University - Stanislaus is a public college that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Turlock, CA, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 8,300 students enroll at CSU Stanislaus per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common exam scores among students accepted to CSU Stanislaus are between 17 - 22 on the ACT, or 810 - 1040 for the SAT exam. Roughly 30% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 63% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,800. Some students at CSU Stanislaus may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at California State University - Stanislaus through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

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

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.csustan.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Stanislaus 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

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

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).