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Drama And Theater Arts Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Drama And Theater Arts but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Drama And Theater Arts but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Drama And Theater Arts majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 38,300 |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | 32,200 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 50,800 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 43,200 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 24,400 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 43,500 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 35,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 29,400 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 43,200 |
| 2 | Bartenders | 33,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 46,200 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 95,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 52,900 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 54,200 |
| 3 | Designers | 68,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 33,700 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 115,000 |
| 2 | Writers and Authors | 35,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Postsecondary Teachers | 78,300 |
| 9 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 66,900 |
| 5 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 63,100 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 79,400 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 97,700 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 148,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 105,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 44,200 |
| 2 | Designers | 69,200 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 37,800 |
| 10 | Eating and drinking places | 33,900 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 50,400 |
| 7 | Theaters and motion pictures | 42,900 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 46,800 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 34,600 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 31,000 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 46,800 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 46,800 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 71,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Drama And Theater Arts majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 64,500 |
| 10 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 49,100 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 73,700 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Theaters and motion pictures | 69,700 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 35,300 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 68,600 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 34,300 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 48,100 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 86,100 |
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