Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft

Types of Degrees Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	49
Doctor’s Degree	6

What Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills for Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Majors

other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities for Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Majors

A major in other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

What Can You Do With a Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Actors	11.6%	NA
Art, Drama, and Music Professors	12.0%	$69,960
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	8.2%	NA
Technical Directors/Managers	12.2%	$71,680

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft?

This major is dominated by women with about 65% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	40
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Geographic Diversity

Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft appeals to people across the globe. About 2.0% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft

Some careers associated with other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	9.4%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	4.2%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	1.1%
Some College Courses	0.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	1.2%
Bachelor’s Degree	31.8%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	0.4%
Master’s Degree	30.5%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	1.0%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	2.9%
Doctoral Degree	19.0%

Online Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	6	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	3	0
Associate’s Degree	5	0
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	9	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft.

Major	Number of Grads
Theater Arts	10,917
Acting	1,791
Musical Theater	1,247
Theater Design & Technology	1,139
Playwriting & Screenwriting	851
Directing & Theatrical Production	220
Theatre and Dance	111
Comedy Writing and Performance	44
Theatre Literature, History & Criticism	37
Costume Design	31

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Donald Judge under License

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