Acting Undergraduate Certificates
There are 110 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Acting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.2% of Acting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Acting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,859 people earned theirActing 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 (this page) | 143 |
| Associate’s Degree | 382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,161 |
| Master’s Degree | 170 |
Earnings of Acting Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Acting of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 66 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Acting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 14.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 56 | 39.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 39.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Acting Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 141 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Acting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Acting students seeking a undergraduate certificate is New York Film Academy. This school awarded 208 undergraduate certificates in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. This school awarded 153 undergraduate certificates 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 Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. This school awarded 93 undergraduate certificates 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.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates 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.
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. This school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Acting. This school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates in Acting in the most recent reporting year.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baldwin Wallace University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates 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.
Oklahoma City University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 22 undergraduate certificates 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Acting that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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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