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Well, wonder no more. In fact, employment in arts-related fields is expected to grow much faster than average sectors between 2020 and 2030, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Arts related employment can offer steady income, good benefits, and even union membership through unions like IATSE or AEA. San Diego is a vital area for arts workers, with a thriving and vibrant theatre scene with ample opportunities to build a career in a theatre-related field.

More than this, arts education teaches students critical skills like critical and creative thinking, collaboration, project management, problem-solving, confidence, and much more!

We believe our students are the future of theatre-- the Dramatic Arts need you!

So what kind of careers are we talking about here? Dramatic Arts degrees can lead to jobs such as:

• Actor
• Acting Coach
• Arts Administration
• Audio/Visual Technician
• Booking Agent
• Box Office Manager/Front of House Staff
• Carpenter
• Casting Director
• Choreographer
• Comedian
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Creative Director
• Development Director
• Drama Teacher
• Drama Therapist
• Dramaturg
• Draper/Sticher
• Electrician
• Fight Choreographer
• Grants Specialist
• Improv Performer
• Intimacy Choreographer
• Lighting Technician
• Literary Manager
• Magician
• Makeup Artist
• Outreach Coordinator
• Playwright
• Producer
• Production Coordinator
• Props Builder
• Publicist
• Script Supervisor
• Set Designer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Effects Engineer
• Special Effects Artist
• Stagehand
• Stage Manager
• Stunt Performer
• Talent Agent
• Talent Coordinator
• Technical Director
• Theme Park Performer
• Theatre Critic
• Theatre Educator
• Theatre Librarian
• Theatre Manager
• Voice Coach
• Voiceover Actor
• Wardrobe Supervisor

Needless to say, there are myriad opportunities for engaging with the arts once you have completed your degree! If you need help planning your classes or figuring out what you need to graduate, don't hesitate to reach out.