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Drama & Theater Arts at Temple University

Drama & Theater Arts at Temple University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Temple University.

Online & Distance Learning at Temple University

Online coursework is an option at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Temple University

Use these rankings to compare Temple University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 70
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #41 of 68
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #171 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #299 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Temple University

Those who finish Temple University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Temple University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $18,590
2 years $20,368
3 years $25,194
4 years $24,761
5 years $37,446

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Temple University take home a median $24,761, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 64% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Temple University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Temple University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Temple University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Temple University are 70% women (54) and 30% men (23).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 71 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Temple University, 70% were women (50) and 30% were men (21).

Temple University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 11
Asian 1
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Temple University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, above the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Temple University

Among the 3 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Temple University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Temple University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Temple University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Temple University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Temple University, 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 Temple University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Temple University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Design & Technology 8
Acting 51
Musical Theater 18

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Temple 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

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