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Drama & Theater Arts at Salem State University

Drama & Theater Arts at Salem State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Salem State University.

Online Class Availability at Salem State University

Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Salem State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 8
Best Value New England (Region) #3 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #10 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #156 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #201 of 365

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Salem State University are 77% women (24) and 23% men (7).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 31 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Salem State University, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).

Salem State University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Salem State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below 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 Salem State University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Salem State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Design & Technology 9
Playwriting & Screenwriting 1
Acting 20
Directing & Theatrical Production 1

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, 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

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