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Drama & Theater Arts at Academy of Art University

Drama & Theater Arts at Academy of Art University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Academy of Art University is in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 37 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Online coursework is an option at Academy of Art University. Among 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Academy of Art University

Rankings can help you compare Academy of Art University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #54 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) California #60 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #66 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #71 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #342 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #351 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Academy of Art University

Graduates of Academy of Art University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Academy of Art University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $18,335
2 years $21,781
3 years $15,609
5 years $19,276

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Academy of Art University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Academy of Art University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Academy of Art University are 54% women (20) and 46% men (17).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 20 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Academy of Art University, 55% were women (11) and 45% were men (9).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Academy of Art University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 17 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Academy of Art University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, higher than the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Academy of Art University

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Academy of Art University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Playwriting & Screenwriting 8
Acting 23
Costume Design 6

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Academy of Art University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Choreographers $109,380
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Musicians and Singers $96,571
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Producers and Directors $90,515
Dancers $74,180
Talent Directors $73,937
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049

References

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