Internships and Opportunities

The Theater Department has forged strong relationships with theaters and dance institutions throughout Philadelphia, providing many internship opportunities for students. Theater students have interned with the

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Careers

Graduates are prepared for future careers in the fields of 

  • acting;
  • directing;
  • education;
  • set, costume, lighting and sound design;
  • scene painting;
  • properties;
  • scenic carpentry;Ìý²¹²Ô»å
  • stage management.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Theater Major may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Actors

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Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$66,930.00

Audio & Video Equipment Technicians

$42,190.00

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

$58,660.00

General & Operations Managers

$100,410.00

Middle School Teachers

$57,720.00

Secondary School Teachers

$59,170.00

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

$38,440.00

Set & Exhibit Designers

$53,090.00

Sound Engineering Technicians

$55,810.00

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).