University of Kansas (University of Kansas) - Drama

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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 Kansas schools that offer a drama degree. Students at University of Kansas who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor
  • 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 Kansas for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Kansas Degree Level Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorMaster

All Students

29263

By Gender

University of Kansas Student Gender Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorMaster

Male

88-

Female

21183

By Race

University of Kansas Student Racial Breakdown For The Drama Program
 TotalBachelorMaster

American Indian

11-

Black

44-

Asian

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Hispanic

11-

White

23203

Unknown

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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.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Average Annual Salary: $56,130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99

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.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Average Annual Salary: $56,130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99

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.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Average Annual Salary: $56,130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99

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.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Average Annual Salary: $56,130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99

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.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Average Annual Salary: $56,130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99

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 Kansas

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
  • 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: 1
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Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
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Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Friends University
Wichita, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Mcpherson College
McPherson, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Sterling College
Sterling, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: Under 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 4
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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Washburn University
Topeka, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Community Colleges

Allen Community College
Iola, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Small Two-Year College
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Medium Two-Year College
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Independence Community College
Independence, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Small Two-Year College
  • 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