Drama & Theater Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Those who finish Carnegie Mellon University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,994 |
| 2 years | $30,996 |
| 3 years | $39,511 |
| 4 years | $34,852 |
| 5 years | $37,798 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $34,852, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 74% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 76% women (60) and 24% men (19).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 44 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 70% were women (31) and 30% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 35 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 83% were women (29) and 17% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, below 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 Carnegie Mellon University
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 44 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 9 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 8 |
| Costume Design | 3 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
- 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
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