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Playwriting and Screenwriting in Pennsylvania

Playwriting and Screenwriting Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 21 students earned their Playwriting and Screenwriting degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Playwriting and Screenwriting is the 550th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors in Pennsylvania

Playwriting and Screenwriting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11
Bachelor’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a playwriting and screenwriting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of playwriting and screenwriting majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Playwriting and Screenwriting Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 6,450 people employed in jobs related to a playwriting and screenwriting degree, compared to 139,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Playwriting and Screenwriting Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, playwriting and screenwriting grads earn an average of $60,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer playwriting and screenwriting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Carnegie Mellon. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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#3

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Playwriting and Screenwriting Careers in PA

Some of the careers playwriting and screenwriting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to playwriting and screenwriting.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theater Arts 454
Acting 114
Musical Theater 76
Theater Design & Technology 35
Directing & Theatrical Production 35
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 16
Costume Design 4

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