Drama & Theater Arts at Dean College
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Dean College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dean College is located in Franklin, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Dean College.
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Studying Online at Dean College
Online coursework is an option at Dean College. Of 1,092 students, 28 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 313 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Dean College
Use these rankings to compare Dean College’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 367 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Dean College
Students who complete Dean 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 | $21,845 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $22,226 |
| 4 years | $25,413 |
| 5 years | $29,006 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Dean College take home a median $25,413, compared with $35,395 for all Dean College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Dean College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Dean College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Dean College are 72% women (18) and 28% men (7).
Drama & Theater Arts Associate’s Program at Dean College
Of the 3 associate’s drama & theater arts graduates at Dean College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts associate’s degree recipients at Dean College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Dean College
Among the 22 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Dean College, 68% were women (15) and 32% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Dean College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Dean College, above the national average of 34%.*
*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 Dean College
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Dean College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 24 |
| Musical Theater | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Dean College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.