Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificates
There are 980 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts. This degree is more popular with female students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.9% of Drama & Theater Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 16,640 degrees were awarded toDrama & Theater Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Drama & Theater Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 703 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,637 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,120 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
Earnings of Drama & Theater Arts Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Drama & Theater Arts majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 243 |
| Women | 460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Drama & Theater Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 10.4% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 55 | 7.8% |
| International Students | 154 | 21.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,121 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Drama & Theater Arts students seeking a undergraduate certificate is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. This school awarded 614 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 580 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 257 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 245 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 166 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 126 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drama & Theater Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Drama & Theater Arts that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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