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 New York colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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SUNY at Binghamton

1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

SUNY at Binghamton is a public institution that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Vestal, New York, in a predominantly suburban area. SUNY at Binghamton has a yearly student enrollment of around fifteen thousand.

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

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 1770 - 2030, or an ACT composite score between 26 - 30. Approximately 40% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 21% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $8,300 each year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Binghamton University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should visit the SUNY at Binghamton website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Binghamton has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.31

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $60430

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).