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64.47%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

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13:1

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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 Oklahoma colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

535 W. Main, Jenks, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Chickasha, OK and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,000.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Education

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to USAO score in-between 20 - 26 on the ACT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at USAO are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $2,900. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma "Drovers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division I)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division I)
  • Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.usao.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6
Multiple Races1

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

Upon completion of the Drama and Theatre Arts program at USAO, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

  • Tulsa, OK
    • Total Employment: 230
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.75
    • Average Annual Salary: $49390

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball