Drama & Theater Arts at Bennington College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Bennington College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bennington College sits in Bennington, VT.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Bennington College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bennington College
Online coursework is an option at Bennington College. Among 927 students, 132 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Bennington College
Rankings can help you compare Bennington College’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Vermont | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Bennington College
Those who finish Bennington College’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,302 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Bennington College is $26,445.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Bennington College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Bennington College are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Bennington College
Among the 19 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Bennington College, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Bennington College
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Bennington College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 17 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 1 |
| Costume Design | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Bennington College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.