Communication Studies and Theatre
A Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Theatre encompasses a diverse range of subjects designed to develop students' skills in both communication and the performing arts.
Communication Studies and Theatre
Outcomes
Theatre majors have a range of job prospects across diverse fields. With USF's communication studies and theatre graduates achieving 100% job placement, opportunities include roles in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, business management, education, government, healthcare, high-tech industries, law, social services and the performing arts. Positions range from media planner and television director to legal researcher and stage manager, offering a broad spectrum of career paths for theatre degree holders.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $62,205
- Job Postings: 1,241
Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for communications specialist positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Communication Studies and Theatre Degree Options
Communication Studies and Theatre
A minor in communication studies and theatre will help you whether you’re speaking at a committee meeting or working on a stage.
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Scholarships
Committed to making college more affordable and accessible, the University of Sioux Falls is now offering virtual audition options for theatre scholarships. During their junior or senior year, students wishing to audition for a theatre scholarship may submit video auditions via the Video Audition Form.
Students from every academic major participate in the arts at USF. Performance scholarships are awarded to majors and non-majors alike. Whether you choose to pursue the arts professionally or as a co-curricular activity, the University of Sioux Falls offers many opportunities to cultivate and express the gifts God has given you.
Virtual Theatre Audition Guidelines
- Prepare and record either one monologue or one musical theatre song. Make sure it's memorized. The song should be performed with a karaoke track or an accompanist.
- Upload a URL to that video (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) when you fill out the Video Audition Form.
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