Theatre, B.F.A., B.A.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Theatre, B.F.A., B.A. go on to work in these industries among others.

Arts and Entertainment

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Lighting Designer $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Stage Carpenter $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Actor $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Scenic Design Fellow $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Wardrobe Supervisor $ 20,000 - $ 29,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Stage Manager $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Technical Director $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Actor $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Box Officer Supervisor $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Production Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000

Education

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Eighth Grade Teacher $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Housing Advisor $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Educational Specialist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Courier $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Middle School Teacher $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Adjunct Faculty $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Lecturer $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Development Officer $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
High School Teacher $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Registrar $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Financial Services

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Consumer Credit Analyst $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Risk Control Consultant $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Operations Assistant $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Universal Banker $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Advisor Marketing $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Producer $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Director of Operations $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Digital Marketing Director $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Practice Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Scrum Master $ 90,000 - $ 99,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Theatre, B.F.A., B.A. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

Emerson College    |    Penn State University    |    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign    |    University of Denver    |    Villanova University    |    Northwestern University    |    Purdue University    |    Brandeis University    |    New York University    |    Roger Williams University School of Law

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

Fidelity Investments    |    SuperEasy Video    |    Theatre By The Sea    |    ATR Treehouse    |    Craig Silva Productions    |    First Media US    |    Lucas Group    |     Zia Learning    |    Academy for Social Action    |    AandE Networks    |    Aetna    |    Amalgamation Pictures    |    Amos Trout Studio,LLC.    |    Artistic Melodies    |     Apple    |     Arbonne International    |    Brooke Thomas Casting    |    Burbage Theatre Company    |    BlueSnap    |    Children's Hopsital of Philadephia

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Theatre, B.F.A., B.A. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Sales
  2. Basic Math
  3. Business Development
  4. Classroom Management
  5. Lesson Planning

Contact


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