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 Oregon colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Western Oregon University

Also known as Western Oregon State College

900 State St, Salem, OR

Western Oregon University, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Monmouth, Oregon, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. Nearly six thousand students enroll at Western Oregon University yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1240 to 1580 on the SAT, or 16 to 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 89% of those students that apply are admitted to Western Oregon State College, of which 47% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at wou.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is about $7,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Western Oregon State College Wolves participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Western Oregon State College website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Oregon University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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

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

• Salem, OR
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $52920

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).