Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education
Education Levels of Drama Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 114 people earned their bachelor's degree in drama education. This earns it the #580 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in drama education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 114 |
| Master’s Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Drama Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for drama education majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for drama education students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in drama education. About 79.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Drama Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in drama education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for drama education students seekinga bachelor's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Ball State. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Emerson College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Emerson.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from BYU. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma City University. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from OCU.
The 4th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Piedmont College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Piedmont College.
The 4th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Butler University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Butler.
The 7th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbus State University. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from CSU. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in drama education. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Southern Utah University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Southern Utah University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UVU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in drama education. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UCO. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from CCSU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Grand Canyon University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Howard Payne University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Howard Payne.
The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from ECU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,587 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Columbia College South Carolina. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from WSU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hofstra University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Hofstra.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in drama education. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Hunter. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to drama education that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education & Coaching | 4,666 |
| Music Education | 3,286 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 1,917 |
| Social Studies Education | 1,440 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,290 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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