Acting Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Acting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.4% of Acting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Acting Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,859 degrees were awarded toActing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Acting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 143 |
| Associate’s Degree | 382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,161 |
| Master’s Degree | 170 |
Earnings of Acting Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Acting of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Acting majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 451 |
| Women | 710 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Acting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 157 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 86 | 7.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Acting Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Acting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Acting students seeking a bachelor's degree is New York Film Academy. This school awarded 208 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 153 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Acting School is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year.
Syracuse University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baldwin Wallace University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Acting that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 437 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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