Drama & Theater Arts at CUNY Hunter College
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Hunter College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Hunter College’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 41 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Students who complete CUNY Hunter College’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 | $26,993 |
| 2 years | $16,015 |
| 4 years | $33,006 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $33,006, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at CUNY Hunter College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 69% women (18) and 31% men (8).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 20 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 6 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at CUNY Hunter College, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, lower 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 CUNY Hunter College
This Drama & Theater Arts program at CUNY Hunter College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 20 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at CUNY Hunter College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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