6 vocational programs could be taken for the Actors career. Based on BLS data, a total of 62,560 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Actors is $26,425. The average length of the programs is 64 hours and the average completion time is 15.00 months.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Actors.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 56 | $17,650 | - | - | - |
| Acting | 20 | $35,200 | - | 64 Hours | 15.00 Months |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 | $40,584 | - | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 10 | $33,435 | - | - | - |
| Theatre and Dance | 1 | $39,922 | - | - | - |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | 12 | $36,600 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Actors.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 12,870 | $132,810 | $64 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 102K | $100,840 | $0 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | 272K | $52,890 | $25 |
| Art Directors | 51,200 | $125,920 | $61 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 10,910 | $71,420 | $34 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 29,940 | $109,630 | $53 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| Dancers | 11,510 | - | $30 |
| Choreographers | 4,190 | $59,090 | $28 |
| Music Directors and Composers | 10,770 | $87,840 | $42 |
| Musicians and Singers | 35,520 | - | $52 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | 25,070 | $86,950 | $42 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 45,020 | $101,430 | $49 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Film and Video Editors | 29,240 | $83,470 | $40 |
| Costume Attendants | 6,300 | $60,230 | $29 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 4,130 | $68,590 | $33 |
| Models | 3,090 | $68,700 | $33 |
The following 81 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Actors. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.