Playwriting & Screenwriting Associate Degrees
There are 52 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting.
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Education Levels of Playwriting & Screenwriting Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 863 students earned theirPlaywriting & Screenwriting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Playwriting & Screenwriting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 63 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 474 |
| Master’s Degree | 324 |
Earnings of Playwriting & Screenwriting Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting 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 Playwriting & Screenwriting majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Playwriting & Screenwriting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer a associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. 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 Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maharishi International University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephens College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Scottsdale Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Playwriting & Screenwriting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Playwriting & Screenwriting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Playwriting & Screenwriting that also offer associate degrees.
| 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 |
| 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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