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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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California University of Pennsylvania

610 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA

California University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in California, PA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Cal U has an annual student enrollment of nearly 9,400.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Cal U scored in a range of 870 to 1050 on the SAT exam. Cal U has an acceptance rate of around 60% of which only 45% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at calu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $9,800 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,300 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Cal U "Vulcans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.calu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California University of Pennsylvania 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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.03

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $96290
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $77550
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $64230

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).