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Drama & Theater Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Drama & Theater Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #1 of 5
Best Value South Carolina #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 78
Best Value Southeast (Region) #63 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #128 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #271 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,020
2 years $25,194

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 65% women (11) and 35% men (6).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 11 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Minority students account for 55% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, above the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 6 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

*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 South Carolina-Columbia

This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 17

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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