Theatre Literature, History and Criticism at University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD

Visual & Performing Arts DOCTORAL CIP 50.0505

Total Graduates

6

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

33%

2 of 6

Female Graduates

67%

4 of 6

Annual Tuition

$9,889

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Theatre Literature, History and Criticism

Master's 2 grads DOCTORAL 6 grads

Program Popularity

#1
of 3 colleges nationally
66.7%
Produces more graduates than 66.7% of colleges offering this program
10
Total national graduates (DOCTORAL)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.
Degree Level DOCTORAL
CIP Code 50.0505
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 6 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 33% male, 67% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

Primary Occupation
$80,190
Median Annual Salary
$47,040 $194,530
10th percentile 90th percentile
97,890 employed nationally +1.7% projected growth

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$80,190

10-Year Job Growth

+1.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$64,152+1.7%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$60,143

Peak Salary

$100,238

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Speaking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Monitoring
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
A
Artistic
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Creative design
  • Artistic expression
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Creative
Imaginative
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Creative design
Artistic expression
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Speaking
Instructing
Helping others
Knowledge
Creativity

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value speaking?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Creative individuals who value originality
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
  • Those who prefer working independently
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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