What are some jobs you can get with a BFA acting major?

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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<p>I am a BA acting major at my college and thinking of double majoring in psychology. Being a BA acting major has made me realize how much I love acting and I am thinking about trying out for a BFA acting major but I am scared that I will end poor and unsuccessful. I know I can minor in psychology and maybe go to graduate school in psychology if acting does not work out. I just wanted to know what jobs you can get as a BFA acting major? any suggestions?</p>

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<p>I need to know this too lol</p>

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<p>Good One. lol. Welcome to the giant Ponzi scheme known as arts education! But seriously, there is a thread on here that may offer some insights:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/501496-drama-major-job-prospects.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/501496-drama-major-job-prospects.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Still, it’s not a profession for the faint of heart.</p>

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<p>I know people who have BFA acting degrees who have gone on to be doctors, lawyers, teachers, counselors, producers, business owners, etc… Depending on the breadth of undergraduate course work some have needed to do a semester to a year of supplementary course work before applying to post undergraduate level training, but for some professional training this would have been the case if they had been a in a BA theatre program, or a psychology major as well. </p>

<p>I there are also careers “behind the scenes”… Casting, directing, education and outreach, etc… in the field that the undergraduate theatre major is set up to pursue. Again, graduate training may be necessary for some career paths, but not all.</p>

<p>Ultimately there are no guarantees that a BFA training program will = “high profile, successful performing career”, but if that is the undergraduate path you are passionate about pursuing it can be a sound choice. Many people have careers in different fields than their undergraduate degree training. </p>

<p>If you are currently in a BA program and are looking to transfer to a BFA program you may find that you have to “start over” in the BFA program and remain in undergrad for four more years. Each program is different so it is important to ask.</p>

<p>Good luck :)</p>

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<p>Sales. Being able to act a role can be very valuable in presenting to a customer.</p>