Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 980 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Drama & Theater Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 16,640 students earned theirDrama & Theater Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Drama & Theater Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 703 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,637 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 12,120 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
Earnings of Drama & Theater Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. About 67.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,995 |
| Women | 8,125 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Drama & Theater Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,436 | 61.4% |
| Asian | 384 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,868 | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,131 | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 636 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 250 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 368 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,121 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 580 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. 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 Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts 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 is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts 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 is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts 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 #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drama & Theater Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Drama & Theater Arts that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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