by our College Data Analytics TeamPlaywriting & Screenwriting is a concentration offered under the drama and theater arts major at Academy of Art University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in playwriting and screenwriting, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University was $1,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,264 | $24,264 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,386 | $18,386 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,044 | $3,044 |
Learn more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Academy of Art University does offer online classes in its playwriting and screenwriting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in playwriting and screenwriting in 2019-2020, 40.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 55.3%.
Around 30.0% of playwriting and screenwriting bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 27 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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