There is a need for teachers of all kinds. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates job growth for high school teachers to increase by about 5% from 2021 to 2031. This indicates that employers expect to hire about 77,900 new high school teachers each year through 2031.1 It’s important to note, however, that these statistics apply to all types of high school teachers; separate statistics for theatre teachers specifically are not available.
In addition to the opportunities for secondary teachers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates job growth for postsecondary teachers to increase by about 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than average. This indicates an estimated increase of 132,600 new openings each year for all types of postsecondary teachers (not limited to theatre teachers).2
You can combine your passion for theatre with purpose at Grand Canyon University. The College of Arts and Media is pleased to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre for Secondary Education degree program, which is aligned with the standards of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). This degree includes student teaching experience and leads to initial teacher licensure, enabling our graduates to pursue drama teacher jobs with confidence.
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1 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is based on April 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, High School Teachers, retrieved April 27 2023.
2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is based on April 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Teachers, retrieved April 2023.
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