University of Iowa (UI) - Drama

101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

Drama

A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a drama degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor
  • Certificate
  • Master

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Drama Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the drama program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Iowa Degree Level Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorCertificateMaster

All Students

5445-9

By Gender

University of Iowa Student Gender Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorCertificateMaster

Male

2017-3

Female

3428-6

By Race

University of Iowa Student Racial Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorCertificateMaster

American Indian

----

Black

22--

Asian

21-1

Hispanic

11--

White

4437-7

Unknown

54-1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

Actors

Job Description

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of actors in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 66,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 69,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 3.90%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 16%

Producers

Job Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of producers in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 122,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%

Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

Job Description

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of directors- stage, motion pictures, television, and radio in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 122,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%

Program Directors

Job Description

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of program directors in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 122,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%

Talent Directors

Job Description

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of talent directors in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 122,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%

Technical Directors/Managers

Job Description

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of technical directors/managers in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 122,500
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
  • Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
  • Percent of Technical Directors/Managers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%

List of schools that offer a drama degree or program in Iowa

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Central College
Pella, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Graceland University - Lamoni
Lamoni, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Luther College
Decorah, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Simpson College
Indianola, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 12
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Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
  • Private For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011