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Playwriting and Screenwriting in Pennsylvania

Playwriting and Screenwriting Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 21 students earned their Playwriting and Screenwriting degrees in PA.

In this state, Playwriting and Screenwriting is the 359th most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors in Pennsylvania

Playwriting and Screenwriting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a playwriting and screenwriting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of playwriting and screenwriting majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Playwriting and Screenwriting Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 6,450 people employed in jobs related to a playwriting and screenwriting degree, compared to 139,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Playwriting and Screenwriting Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, playwriting and screenwriting grads earn an average of $60,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer playwriting and screenwriting degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,653. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

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Playwriting and Screenwriting Careers in PA

Some of the careers playwriting and screenwriting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to playwriting and screenwriting.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theater Arts 41
Directing & Theatrical Production 8
Musical Theater 8
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 8
Acting 6
Costume Design 4
Theater Design & Technology 3

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