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 Vermont colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Johnson State College merged with Lyndon State College to create Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus.  NVU Johnson is a public college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson, VT, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Johnson State College is nearly 1,900 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 - 1580 on the SAT and within the range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to NVU Johnson.

NVU Johnson admits around 100% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment.  Key admissions information is available by calling the NVU team or by requesting information via our portal.

Tuition & fees at NVU Johnson Campus are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $10,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Johnson may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The NVU Johnson Campus has a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the NVU Johnson Campus website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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).