Drama & Theater Arts at CUNY Brooklyn College
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at CUNY Brooklyn College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Brooklyn College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Brooklyn College. Of 14,390 students, 2,086 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,308 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at CUNY Brooklyn College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Brooklyn College’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 365 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College
Graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,944 |
| 2 years | $23,983 |
| 3 years | $31,617 |
| 4 years | $33,649 |
| 5 years | $46,386 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College report median earnings of $33,649, compared with $59,504 for all CUNY Brooklyn College graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College are 67% women (41) and 33% men (20).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Of the 34 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College, 56% were women (19) and 44% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, above the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Of the 27 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, above 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 CUNY Brooklyn College
The Drama & Theater Arts program at CUNY Brooklyn College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at CUNY Brooklyn College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
- 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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