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Performing arts programs focus 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. Subsets include Dance, Drama, Playwriting, Theatre Design and Acting.

Top Schools For Performing Arts Programs

Most Selective:
The Ailey School

Least Selective:
Washburn University

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
Haskell Indian Nations University

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Swarthmore College

Hottest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
University of Chicago

Smartest Girls:
Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
American Musical & Dramatic Academy
New York, NY		$28,799 1,091 458 Certificate (384), Bachelor's (74)
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA		$31,387 21,952 190 Bachelor's (155), Master's (32),
Doctoral (3)
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL		$21,560 7,069 164 Associate (164)
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA		$32,200 2,163 126 Certificate (5), Bachelor's (121)
New York Cons. for Dramatic Arts
New York, NY		$26,910 308 113 Certificate (113)
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX		$12,816 26,011 110 Bachelor's (103), Master's (7)
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY		$22,656 2,054 110 Bachelor's (110)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA		$15,900 25,430 108 Bachelor's (96), Master's (12)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA		$16,062 26,796 104 Bachelor's (76), Master's (28)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 104 Certificate (3), Bachelor's (74),
Master's (25), Doctoral (2)
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Performing Arts Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 1,103 8%
Associate 786 5%
Bachelor's 10,903 76%
Master's 1,577 11%
Doctoral 63 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 5,358 35%
Female 9,980 65%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 421 3%
Black or African American 1,226 8%
Hispanic or Latino 1,033 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 91 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 11,066 74%
Other/Unknown 1,050 7%
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Performing Arts Internships

Job Title:Video Production Intern - MicroStrategy
Description:Basic Function The Video Production Intern supports all aspects of video and webcast production screen captures recording editing and producing for MicroStrategy39s website related sites YouTube channel and events The Video Production...
Company:MicroStrategy
Location:Vienna, VA
Posted:5/6/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:Division Chair, Communication, Visual and Performing Arts
Description:Position Summary: The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University seeks to hire a Division Chair for its new Division of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts. The Division Chair of Communication, Visual, and Performing...
Company:Governors State University
Location:University Park, FL
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Marketing and Business Development Intern
Description:ABOUT US Listen Local First (LLF) is a local music initiative devoted to building awareness and creating opportunities for local musicians and businesses to raise the profile of DC's local music scene. The LLF initiative created by Think...
Company:Listen Local First
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:1/26/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Program Generalist - Summer Day Camp (369-286)
Description:About Our Organization Children have been coming to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee since 1887, when Annabell Cook Whitcomb transformed two basement rooms at Plymouth Church in downtown Milwaukee into a Club for boys. Today, we are...
Company:Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
Location:Milwaukee, WI
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Job Spider
Job Title:480000000 College of Arts and Sciences-Open Rank-Justice Sciences
Description:Auto req ID: 23870BR Faculty Rank: Open Rank Faculty Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Employment Status: Full Time Appointment The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Department of Justice Sciences seeks to fill a...
Company:University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location:Birmingham, AL
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Health & Benefits Intern - Government Human Services Consulting - College Program 2012
Description:Mercer?s Health and Benefits business has the world?s most influential benefits brokerage and consulting capabilities. We strategize with clients of all sizes and industries to find benefits solutions that fit their needs. We bring the...
Company:Marsh
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:InsuranceJobs.com
Job Title:Media Education Curriculum Intern
Description:Meridian Hill Pictures is an innovative production company dedicated to producing, teaching, and sharing documentary films that inspire meaningful community participation, engagement and social change. Based in Washington DC, Meridian Hill...
Company:Meridian Hill Pictures
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:KEF Portfolio Analysis & Monitoring SUMMER INTERN
Description:Essential Job Functions Interns will work with the KEF Portfolio Management team (specifically the Portfolio Monitoring manager and analysts) on various projects including but not limited to: - Completing 2010 annual reviews of exposures...
Company:Key Bank
Location:Superior, CO
Posted:2/28/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:SUMMER INSPECT(RESS)
Description:This position is responsible for ensuring that all work performed by the Housekeeping Department in guest rooms and public areas meets expected standards of cleanliness and consistency. The hourly pay rate for this position is $10.00 This...
Company:Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Location:York, PA
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Culinary Art Instructor
Description:The Art Institute of California - San Francisco is actively seeking culinary instructors for the summer quarter. Culinary Instructor candidates should hold at least a bachelors level degree and have a minimum of five years experience as...
Company:Art Institutes
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:iHispano.com

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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