Drama & Theater Arts at Stephens College
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Stephens College is located in Columbia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Stephens College.
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Online Class Availability at Stephens College
Many students take online classes at Stephens College. Of 568 students, 44 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Stephens College
These rankings give you a sense of how Stephens College’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #273 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Stephens College
Those who finish Stephens 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 | $17,901 |
| 2 years | $21,052 |
| 3 years | $28,976 |
| 4 years | $18,669 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Stephens College take home a median $18,669, compared with $31,219 for all Stephens College graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Stephens College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Stephens College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Stephens College are 88% women (29) and 12% men (4).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Stephens College
Of the 20 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Stephens College, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Stephens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Stephens College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Stephens College
Among the 13 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Stephens College, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Stephens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*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 Stephens College
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Stephens College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 1 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 13 |
| Acting | 4 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Costume Design | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Stephens College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.