Drama & Theater Arts at Brown University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Brown University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brown University
Many students take online classes at Brown University. Of 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Brown University
Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Brown University
Students who complete Brown University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,550 |
| 3 years | $33,074 |
| 4 years | $31,377 |
| 5 years | $22,922 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Brown University report median earnings of $31,377, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 70% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Brown University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Brown University are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Brown University
Of the 13 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Brown University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Brown University
Of the 6 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Brown University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Brown University, above the national average of 29%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at Brown University
Of the 2 doctoral drama & theater arts graduates at Brown University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Brown University
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Brown University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 17 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 2 |
| Acting | 1 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Brown University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.