College of the Arts
School of Theatre and Dance
www.kent.edu/theatredance


About This Program

Unlock the full potential of your acting skills with our M.F.A. degree in Acting. Designed for returning and seasoned professionals, our program offers a flexible pedagogical laboratory model and ample opportunities to hone your performance and teaching skills, all while pursuing a terminal degree. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery
    • In person
  • Location
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Actors

  • 3.1% about as fast as the average
  • 70,100 number of jobs
  • $N/A potential earnings

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

  • 5.6% faster than the average
  • 116,300 number of jobs
  • $69,690 potential earnings

Miscellaneous entertainers and performers, sports and related workers

  • 4.2% about as fast as the average
  • 33,300 number of jobs
  • $N/A potential earnings

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.