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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 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
- 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.