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Drama & Theater Arts at Towson University

If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Towson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Towson University is in Towson, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Towson University.

Studying Online at Towson University

Many students take online classes at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Towson University

Graduates of Towson University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$23,262
3 years	$34,178
4 years	$32,749
5 years	$34,983

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $32,749, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Towson University is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Towson University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Towson University are 56% women (15) and 44% men (12).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Towson University

Among the 21 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Towson University, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 57% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Towson University

Of the 6 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Towson University, 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 Towson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Towson University, higher 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 Towson University

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Towson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theater Arts	19
Acting	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.