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Theater in District of Columbia

Theater Schools in District of Columbia

62 students earned Theater degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 101st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in District of Columbia

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 16.1%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 5,350 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $89,390, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,462.

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#2

Catholic University of America

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Theater Careers in DC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Producers and Directors 12% $82,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 44
Fine & Studio Arts 41
Design & Applied Arts 33
Music 29
Arts & Media Management 22

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