Acting

CIP 50.0506 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

13 total including inactive

States

Across 8 states

Graduates (2024)

162

Total completions

Acting is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 8 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Pennsylvania, Texas and New York.

Career & Cost Overview

Job Growth

+0.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$6,650

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Actors. In-state tuition ranges from $3,150 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: 78 (48.1%)

Female: 84 (51.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 9 (5.6%)

Associate: 153 (94.4%)

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?

Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

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.