Acting

CIP 50.0506 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

6 total including inactive

States

Across 4 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Acting is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Pennsylvania, Iowa and Utah.

Career & Cost Overview

Job Growth

+0.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,971

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Actors. In-state tuition ranges from $3,435 to $36,200, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4 (44.4%)

Female: 5 (55.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 9 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Social

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

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

Do you value speaking?

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

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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.