Drama & Theater Arts at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,769 |
| 2 years | $19,749 |
| 3 years | $25,650 |
| 4 years | $32,395 |
| 5 years | $35,606 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $32,395, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Among the 14 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The Drama & Theater Arts program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.