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Bachelor's Degree in Drama & Dance Education

Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education

114 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in drama education is offered at 72 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 21% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.8% of drama education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Drama Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 114 people earned their bachelor's degree in drama education. This makes it the 37th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in drama education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 114
Master’s Degree 95
Graduate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Drama Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for drama education majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in drama education. About 79.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 23
Women 91
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The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 87
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 5
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There are 72 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in drama education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
18 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for drama education students seekinga bachelor's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Ball State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#2

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
15 Yearly Graduations
55% Women

Emerson College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Emerson.

11 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from BYU. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Piedmont College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Piedmont College.

#4

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Butler University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Butler.

#4

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Oklahoma City University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from OCU.

#7

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from CSU. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UPR Rio Piedras. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UCO. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Utah University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Southern Utah University. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UVU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Grand Canyon University. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Central Connecticut State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from CCSU.

#15

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Rowan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Rowan.

#15

Hunter College

New York, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Hunter. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Hofstra University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Hofstra.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from ECU. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Xavier University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Xavier.

#15

Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,587 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Columbia College South Carolina. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to drama education that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 4,666
Music Education 3,286
English & Language Arts Education 1,917
Social Studies Education 1,440
Mathematics Education 1,290

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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