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 North Carolina colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP)

15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina and provides a large number of program options for students. UNCP has a yearly student enrollment of about six thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1220 to 1460, or an ACT composite score in a range of 17 to 20. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 50% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at uncp.edu.

Tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,100 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,200 per year. UNCP may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

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

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the University of North Carolina at Pembroke website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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

Salary & Wages

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $54900

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).