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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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Ship)

1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at SRU is nearly eight thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1380 - 1630 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to SRU. SRU has an admissions rate of around 67 percent of which only 39 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $9,400 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,700 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school may visit their website at http://www.sru.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 70

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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $49140

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).