Drama & Theater Arts at University of Maryland-College Park
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park sits in College Park, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of Maryland-College Park.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park’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 | $21,114 |
| 2 years | $21,703 |
| 3 years | $26,413 |
| 4 years | $34,060 |
| 5 years | $38,656 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Maryland-College Park report median earnings of $34,060, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 57% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Maryland-College Park comes in at $20,681.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 62% women (21) and 38% men (13).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 19 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 63% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Among the 12 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Among the 3 doctoral drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*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 University of Maryland-College Park
The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 19 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 11 |
| Theatre Literature & History | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Maryland-College Park work across a variety of fields. 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.