Acting at Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem, PA

Visual & Performing Arts BACHELOR CIP 50.0506

Total Graduates

8

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

75%

6 of 8

Female Graduates

25%

2 of 8

Annual Tuition

$7,500

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Acting.
Degree Level BACHELOR
CIP Code 50.0506
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 8 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 75% male, 25% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Actors

Average Starting Salary

Data not available

10-Year Job Growth

+0.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Actors SOC: 27-2011
N/A+0.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$64,152+1.7%
75%
primary100% confidence

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (4)

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Office software Linux Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Important Software

Zoom TikTok Facebook MySQL Adobe InDesign Microsoft Visual Studio Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Proficiency with specialized software
Technical documentation
Data analysis tools
System integration
Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Acting..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

A
Artistic
S
Social
I
Investigative

creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Creative design
  • Artistic expression
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Creative
Imaginative
Empathetic
Patient
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Creative design
Artistic expression
Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Speaking
Active Listening
Instructing
Helping others
Knowledge
Creativity

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value speaking?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Creative individuals who value originality
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
  • Those who prefer working independently
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Bethlehem, PA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $7,500
Out-of-State Tuition $11,250

Program Information

CIP Code: 50.0506
CIP Family: 50
IPEDS ID: