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Drama & Theater Arts at Yale University

Drama & Theater Arts at Yale University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Yale University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 80 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Yale University.

Online & Distance Learning at Yale University

Online coursework is an option at Yale University. Among 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Yale University

These rankings give you a sense of how Yale University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 18
Best Value Connecticut #5 of 6
Best Value New England (Region) #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #291 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Yale University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Yale University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,280
2 years $27,947
3 years $51,721
4 years $42,027
5 years $44,472

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Yale University earn a median of $42,027, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 65% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Yale University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Yale University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Yale University are 60% women (48) and 40% men (32).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Yale University

Of the 19 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Yale University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

Yale University 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 Yale University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Yale University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Yale University, above the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Yale University

Among the 53 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Yale University, 57% were women (30) and 43% were men (23).

Yale University 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 Yale University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 8
Asian 4
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 12
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Yale University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Yale 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 Yale University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Yale University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 19
Theater Design & Technology 32
Playwriting & Screenwriting 3
Theatre Literature & History 4
Acting 16
Directing & Theatrical Production 6

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Yale University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

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