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Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education

162 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
23% 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 23% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of drama education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Drama Education Majors

In 2020-2021, 162 bachelor's degrees were awarded to drama education majors. 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 162
Master’s Degree 118
Graduate Certificate 12
Basic Certificate 1

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 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 34
Women 128
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The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 120
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 12
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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
61% Women
11% 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 $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Ball State. About 61% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. The drama education program at Emerson College awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% 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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The drama education program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 Yearly Graduations
89% 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 $28,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at OCU.

#4

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

Piedmont College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. The drama education program at Piedmont College awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Butler University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,785 per year. The drama education program at Butler University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#7

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at CSU.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
88% 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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at UPR Rio Piedras. About 50% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
6 Yearly Graduations
67% 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. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Southern Utah University. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% 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 $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from UVU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
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 University of Central Oklahoma. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at UCO. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Hardin - Simmons University

Abilene, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hardin - Simmons University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Hardin - Simmons. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. The drama education program at Central Connecticut State University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% 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. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from Grand Canyon University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Howard Payne University is the 15th 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 $26,778 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Howard Payne.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
67% 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. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from ECU. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% 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 $17,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Columbia College South Carolina. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State 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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in drama education from WSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,265 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The drama education program at Hofstra University awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Hunter College

New York, New York
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 Hunter College. 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. The drama education program at Hunter College awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% 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 5,830
Music Education 3,393
English & Language Arts Education 1,952
Mathematics Education 1,426
Social Studies Education 1,366

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.

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